I'm trying to get my compost pile to heat up, but I'd rather not turn it. The pile is about 3 feet high and maybe 4 feet in diameter. I'm putting mostly kitchen scraps in it, which I assume are mostly ...

The last time I ever dealt with a compost pile was back in elementary school science class with an over-zealously earth-minded teacher. While I could never find that much enjoyment from decaying ...

A compost pile needs a balanced mix of green and brown material to heat up properly. (Tiffany Woods) As you recycle autumn leaves into compost this fall, consider the science that transforms waste ...

If you haven’t started your composting journey, consider this your sign to begin. Turning your kitchen scraps and backyard ...

Q. What’s wrong with my compost pile? This is a question we master gardeners hear often. Usually, the answer is straightforward, but occasionally we get some head-scratchers. This week I’ll cover some ...

Compost can provide your yard’s gardens and flower, tree and vegetable beds with healthy nutrients that help your plants grow. It’s also great for helping strengthen your soil in floods and droughts, ...

Food waste is a significant contributor to greenhouse gasses and accounts for roughly one third of the food meant for human consumption. Composting is the process by which food is converted into a ...