Q: I live in an apartment and would like to compost using worms. Can you tell me more about how to get started? A: Composting using worms is called vermicomposting. This type of composting uses worms ...

Composting is an easy and impactful way to reduce household waste, recycle organic materials, and enrich soil, while also preventing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving water.

What do you need to start home composting? Are you interested in composting at home but not sure where to begin? Composting is incredibly simple and requires just a little planning and some small ...

To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that's the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

Want to make your kitchen more sustainable? Repurposing kitchen scraps, reducing food waste, and trying to minimize how much plastic you bring into the kitchen are all great ways to prioritize ...

Finished blender compost should be easy to pour and have a soup-like consistency. If the slurry is too thick, add more water, or add more solids if it runs too thin. Once you’re done, empty out your ...

“When we harvest, trim, or clean up organic debris from the garden we are removing nutrients that have been pulled from the soil system,” explains Shannie McCabe, horticulturist and agriculture ...