A close-up of a camellia bloom. (Rusty Costanza/The Times-Picayune) No it's not just wishful thinking or - in this case - wishful feeling. The temperature is just a tiny bit cooler today. At 11:30 ...

MILWAUKEE - Save money, boost plant growth and keep waste out of landfills! Gardening expert Melinda Myers shows us how to convert kitchen scraps with a little help from nature.

This Earth Day, more and more local restaurants, businesses, and homes are paying attention to composting — not just for what it does — but for what it prevents. Composting helps keep the vegetable ...

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 ...

Composting helps the process along by providing a suitable environment for bacteria, fungi, worms and insects to do their important work of breaking stuff down. “It wants to happen, and it is easier ...

Vermicomposting — a.k.a. worm composting — is a compact way to turn your food scraps into worm castings (worm poop), a moist, crumbly soil amendment known as garden gold because it provides important ...

Starting a compost pile is a great way to go green and involve your kids in gardening. Not only is compost great for gardens and the environment, but it is also amazing for your child’s brain, too!

BOZEMAN, Mont. - Students sitting in a Wednesday evening class were diligently taking notes as their teacher lectured. "It's not recommended to put meat, dairy or fat in your compost pile" said Kareen ...