Compost has a reputation for nourishing soils, but large- and small-scale growers should consider its benefits and risks before solely depending on it for key nutrients. Compost is a great tool for ...

According to the USDA, the average American throws away about 300 pounds of food waste a year. Compost Expert Jim Mullen said ...

Composting is a resourceful way to recycle the food scraps and yard debris you generate at home all year long and manage waste more sustainably. Photo by Bethany O’Hagan I want you all to know about ...

I’ve been a patient High Country gardener and haven’t yet planted my vegetable garden, or my annuals. While I’m waiting, I’ve been thinking of adding compost to the beds. Is it really worth it, or is ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Turning food scraps into compost helps reduce waste and put precious nutrients back into our soil. That's why composting is great for environment and for plants and vegetables.

Composting can be easy, but even "low-maintenance" methods have a hidden side — expect effort, environmental baggage, and a ...

As the growing season draws to a close and your garden beds are filled with dead plants, consider adding them to your compost ...

International Compost Awareness Week, or ICAW, is an opportunity to share the many benefits of composting. Investment in additional composting infrastructure can provide economic growth and jobs, ...

As temperatures cool and leaves begin to fall, now might be an opportune time to tend to yards and gardens. But before getting started, it is important to know the best products to use to get the ...

A farm field in Grayslake was the focus Monday of a Lake County pilot program to raise the profile of composting and divert food waste from landfills. Representatives from various entities watched as ...