As co-owner and co-founder of Dirt Hugger, a Dallesport commercial composting and landscape supply company, Louis has spent the past 16 years learning the ins and outs of turning yard and food waste ...

There’s a reason gardeners in South Florida call compost “black gold” and why many of them produce it in their own yards. “I find composting empowering; you don’t have to wait on anyone,” said Lanette ...

I care deeply about the environment and so I explored the use of compostable plates, napkins, forks and cups for the ...

Avon plans to kick off its commercial composting pilot program this fall. The Avon Town Council approved a 12-month composting pilot program for one hotel and four restaurants during its Aug. 26 ...

Many gardeners rely on compost to help improve their soils. Taking compost a step further, some gardeners use worms to break down the compost even more. Vermicomposting, or worm composting, uses red ...

Tidewater Compost is giving life to local waste. Since launching in June 2022, the company, which recycles and composts residential and commercial food waste, said it has diverted nearly 300,000 ...

Ever wonder how to turn your pile of kitchen scraps into a nutrient-rich, garden-enhancing powerhouse? The secret lies in making your very own DIY compost starter. Here's how to make an effective ...

One of the most commonly asked questions in gardening is ‘what’s the difference between mulch and compost?’ Both are usually brown and soil-like, both help nurture plant growth – so how come they are ...

Two weeks ago, Agromin, the organics recycling arm of Harrison Industries, won the maximum possible $10 million award in a competitive grant process from CalRecycle, the state department that oversees ...

Compost can make soil healthier, more fertile and more absorbent. When scaled city- or state-wide, it can extend the life of landfills, create jobs, support local agriculture by keeping those ...

Zarron Brown, a former U.S. Marine, in his garden at his home in Miami Gardens. Brown is part of FIU’s new farming outreach program, designed to help veterans launch second careers or expand careers ...