Learn how to compost leaves and why composting them is important, along with some tips for making a successful pile.

Japanese researchers have turned two of the country’s most abundant agricultural headaches—invasive moso bamboo and leftover ...

Are you making progress on soil preparation for the next planting season? Tilling the field, adding compost, and preparing ...

Cover crops work more as a living mulch, suppressing weeds between garden seasons and nourishing the soil. Types of cover ...

With the harvest of summer vegetables winding down, you are left with a large amount of "used soil" in your planters. It is a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are numerous benefits to backyard composting, from waste reduction to improved plant health. While the process is generally simple, ...

The EAC’s compost workshop will cover the basics of backyard composting. You’ll learn techniques to build your compost pile, discuss what materials to include, and talk about what to do with ...

Where could composting take place? What do zoning ordinances allow for? What state regulations (i.e., permitting requirements) apply to your situation? This often depends on the size of a composting ...

The largest center for human composting in the U.S. just opened in Maryland and it’s highlighting how Americans are rethinking how they want to dispose of their bodies when they die. Human composting ...

The EAC’s compost workshop will cover the basics of backyard composting. You’ll learn basic techniques to build your compost pile, discuss what materials to include, and talk about what to do with ...

It's midsummer here at Homeacres, and I want to show you four simple ways I make compost — for potting, for mulching, and for feeding a thriving no dig garden. These methods include: A wormery for ...