Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. composting 101 lead The best gardeners know the simple truth about compost: It’s better than fertilizer when it comes to providing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spring is just around the corner and with it will come lawn care and thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce ...

GEME's Terra 2 turns everyday kitchen scraps into usable compost. It's a reliable approach to reducing food waste, but you'll have to manage the odor.

What if you could save money, grow a wildly productive garden, use less water and cut back on adding waste to the landfill — all while nature does most of the heavy lifting? Those are just some of the ...

CORVALLIS — As leaves fall and yard debris bins fill up, it’s a great time to consider composting instead of hauling away those valuable resources. Compost is one of the best ways to build healthy ...

The howls on social media have been fierce since the state started mandating that food waste stay out of garbage destined for the landfill. But here’s a confession from a longtime composter: Putting ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...