Food science and horticulture experts teamed up to study if food waste could lay the foundation for growing the next bunch of ...

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 ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

Composting is a crucial part of gardening, allowing you to reuse materials that would otherwise be thrown away. It is used to amend the soil in your garden and add plant nutrients, helping crops, ...

Q: If I make my own compost, can I use it instead of commercial fertilizers for grass, plants, trees and shrubs? A: Yes, you can. But please be aware that homemade compost is not consistent in ...

According to some people, composting is an art. Dan Tietema does this for a living as the founder of Organicycle, and he's created a Compost Challenge to encourage others to be less wasteful. The ...

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, ...