The next time you're whipping up a shaved carrot, asparagus, and apple salad, you may not want to throw those carrot tops, apple peels, and asparagus stems in the trash. Instead, set them aside for ...

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, ...

George Adams of the North Carolina Zoo teaches us about composting. Have you ever wondered how gardeners get the best soil for their plants? George Adams, a horticulture expert at the North Carolina ...

By Liah Continentino As the holiday season arrives, so does a surge in food waste. A 2020 study by Penn State found that U.S.

Why pay to throw away leaves, grass clippings, kitchen scraps and other household organic waste when you could turn it into superb soil? That’s the idea of composting – improving your lousy soil while ...

Question: I am constructing raised beds about 30 inches deep. There are two beds, one 10 feet long and the second 20 feet long. I am interested in finding out what soil composition would be best in ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The fig beetles seem late this year, and maybe they are. It’s been ...

Composting is a great way to use up organic waste, both from the yard and the kitchen, and to add nutrients to your garden or potting soil. While the concept behind composting is simple, the process ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A pile of dirt might not be what it seems, especially if it comes from Farmer Pirates Compost. What looks like ordinary soil is actually a blend of vegetable peels, coffee ...