More than 25 years ago I wrote “Compost This Book!”, a light-hearted, but informative account of the world of deliberate decay. When I decided to write a column on this subject, however, I updated by ...

Spring is here. And whether you are aware of it or not, there's a lot going on in the garden right now. Plants may be slow to show their growth above ground, but below ground roots are growing rapidly ...

Many people start composting for practical reasons. Home composting your leaves, grass clippings, garden waste and food scraps reduces the amount of garbage you generate. Plus, compost is essential ...

As a senior environmental biology major, I have always been very interested in biology and natural processes. Since I began working as a student leader on the Zero Waste team at the Hanley ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Cold composting is the process by ...

Composting is a great way to recycle while adding more activity to your day. The good news is you don’t need a yard to do it. Composting bins are available, and as long as you know what you can and ...

More than 25 years ago I wrote Compost This Book!, a light-hearted but informative account of the world of deliberate decay. When I decided to write a column on this subject, however, I updated by ...

Autumn frosts usually means lots of cleanup around the yard and garden. Why not turn that yard waste into treasure? Composting is a naturally occurring process that breaks down organic materials into ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Hot composting is the process ...