D.C.’s “smart” composting bins, an 18-month-old initiative, have collected 1 million pounds of compostable materials, the ...

Food for soil microbes. Each size of bin makes good quality yet different composts, from the same materials added. I use ...

Commercially farmed tomatoes taste sweeter when food and garden waste compost is added to their soil, a University of ...

The seven bins are scattered throughout the city. The new food scraps pilot is aimed at reducing food waste and meeting the ...

Why would you bury a bucket full of holes in the middle of a garden? Stephen uses his as a simple in-ground worm composting ...

As District residents are increasingly dropping off their food waste in the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) network of Smart Composting Bins, the agency ...

This article originally published at Oakland won't accept green 'compost' bags. Here's why SF still does..

Composting has become one of the most popular sustainability habits in American households, and for good reason. Food waste ...

People with limited space can still grow herbs on a windowsill, in patio containers, or in a local community garden plot. For ...

Gardening guru Michael Griffiths has shared his top compost reuse tips, as now may be the perfect time to revive old compost ...

The EAC’s compost workshop teaches backyard composting basics, monitoring methods, jumping worm awareness, and includes ...

Research has found the flavour and aroma of tomatoes improve when compost made from food and garden organics is added to the ...