If you’re not used to separating your organic food scraps for compost collection—which became mandatory in New York City in ...

Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

A small, modular composting system may be just what your small property needs. You don’t need a huge open pile to break down organic materials from your garden. Try this small but mighty DIY compost ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Most gardeners do some composting. Some folks compost anything that once was part of a living plant, often mixing it with barnyard waste; they turn and ...

Simple compost bins made of pallets allow old compost to age, and new materials to be added, which in turn will envigorate plants. Credit: HENRY HOMEYER photos / For the Monitor Sign up for the ...

If you want to help take care of the planet, there are many things you can do on an individual level to be more sustainable. You can use eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, reusable bags ...

Forget everything dull and dusty about gardening advice—this is where things get alive. Not metaphorically alive, but ...

One of my earliest memories is of shucking corn at the compost pile in my backyard in rural Connecticut. As much as boiling the corn, slathering it with sweet butter and eating it, the act of pulling ...