In a 1960s-era edition of Rodale’s “Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening,” the lengthy entry for compost reads like an ode to organic soil amendments: “Here in a dark and mouldy pile the wheel of life is ...

According to the USDA, the average American throws away about 300 pounds of food waste a year. Compost Expert Jim Mullen said if that waste was recycled as compost, it could grow food for future ...

PARKERSBURG – In an effort to cut down on materials going to landfills and to reduce chemicals in growing food, many people have turned to an age-old method of fertilizing their gardens by composting.

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

KENNETT SQUARE, PA - As concerns increase about the environmental impacts of harvesting peat and the rising costs of peatmoss used as a growing substrate, researchers are seeking feasible alternatives ...

DEAR GARDEN COACH: About a year ago I removed my lawn. I now have a very low maintenance yard that conserves water, but in the process I have less green material to add to my compost pile. Can you ...

Grow Compost produces about 2,000 cubic yards of compost per year at its Moretown farm and plans to open a new compost site in North Hartland, which will produce an additional 3,000 cubic yards of ...

Now that its purchase of Grow Compost in Moretown is complete, Rutland-based Casella Waste Systems is planning to reopen the facility and expand its capacity, according to Casella Vice President Joe ...