By Liah Continentino As the holiday season arrives, so does a surge in food waste. A 2020 study by Penn State found that U.S.

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...

"In mild-winter climates, winter is one of the best times to compost," says master gardener Angela Judd. "Falling leaves give you plenty of browns, garden clean-up adds greens, and a well-layered pile ...

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...

Gardeners are encouraged to compost leaves this fall to improve soil health. With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit the ...

Composting requires the right balance of new materials, water and heat to keep the microorganisms in your pile healthy and happy. Adobe Stock Image When gardeners ...

It may be colder outside, but your compost needs to stay warm to be ready for 2026. Here's a few ways to help it do so.

There are dozens of reasons why people compost. Atlanta-based builder and amateur gardener De’Von Dixon began composting about four years ago, hoping to cut down on food waste and enrich his garden ...

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

Here's how to keep composting in winter so you'll have finished compost in spring. beekeepx / Getty Images Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial ...