Did you know the microbes in your compost pile is still active in the dead of winter? They will be if you take certain steps ...

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 ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks ... Read more The post How to start a compost ...

As the vibrant colors of autumn fade and winter’s chill sets in, many gardeners face the dilemma of what to do with their accumulated garden compost. While composting is often associated with spring ...

Slow composting happens when organic material is piled together, but never really turned. Think of slow composting as a pile on the edge of your yard where you may dump leaves, grass clippings, woody ...

Compost is useful as fertilizer but it also generates heat, and heat can be useful. Therefore, compost can be doubly useful. That bit of reasoning has been in play at UNH’s Durham campus since 2013.

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 ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...