What is composting? Composting is an aerobic recycling process where microorganisms break down organic material in a controlled environment to produce a stable product called humus. There are many ...

Composting is beneficial to gardeners and the environment, but to make the most of it, you need to discover which method best suits your situation and needs.

Most gardeners understand the biggest benefits of composting at home: making your own powerful soil amendment that boosts soil structure and fertility. You may have recognized the benefits but felt it ...

Fall and winter are great times to do sheet composting in your garden. So just what is sheet composting and what are the benefits? Some people call it smothering, sheet mulching or lasagna composting.

We just went through the Fall Equinox and it is the time of year that your summer garden is about finished, grass clippings have piled up, leaves are starting to fall and suddenly you have too much ...

“Be ye not afraid of doing something your venerable ancestors did, for the benefits to your aching back may be many” (Author anonymous) We all know that gardening involves a lot of hard work: hoeing, ...