Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

You may be thinking that I am suggesting that we should all be outside turning and mixing outdoor compost piles, all winter long. On the contrary, my dear reader, as ...

Gardening season is winding down, but you may still have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

Just because composting at home is easy doesn’t mean that everyone does it. Yes, organic compost is expensive at the garden center and free when you make it yourself, but if you don’t figure out a ...

I compost as much as I can, from food scraps to coffee grounds (and the filters) to used paper towels. This is what people do in many other parts of the country, including the San Francisco Bay area, ...

PORT TOWNSEND — On Earth Day, about two dozen Jefferson County residents attended a workshop to learn about the organic material they have in their homes that can stay out of landfills and help return ...