Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That’s a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to talk about backyard composting. Composting will reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and supply homeowners with a valuable ...

Composting is easy, whether you live in a small town or big city. Whether you live in a house in the suburbs or an apartment in the city, you can compost, and it doesn’t have to be a time-consuming ...

Even those living in urban or suburban areas can embrace the homesteading lifestyle by starting small in their backyards.

This workshop will help interested home composters find a system that’s right for them, whether they have a yard or a small back porch. ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to ...

Big backyard upgrades can sound exciting—until you realize how much work they add long-term. What looks effortless on ...

The Compost Conversation is written with all of you backyard composters in mind. Every household we have knocked on the door ...