Composting can be a great way to improve the soil in your garden. You can turn your yard waste and food scraps into a valued addition to your soil.

ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will conclude its Fall Gardening Webinar Series with “A Beginner’s Guide to ...

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, ...

A worm comb or a garden fork used gently can help you sift through the castings to remove worms as well.If you aren’t going to use the vermicompost right away, put it in a plastic bag that has a few ...

Whole or carved pumpkins make excellent compost, but not all pumpkins should be composted. Every year, about 1.3 billion pumpkins are thrown in the trash in the United States. However, carved, whole, ...

Spring is here and with it come lawn care and perhaps thoughts of planting a garden. One of the ways to reduce household waste and help to create a nutrient-rich soil for those gardens, lawns and ...