Starting a compost pile can be as simple as piling yard waste up in a free-standing pile. But to save space in smaller landscapes, hasten decomposition and keep the yard looking neat, create a ...

In the heat and cool of late spring, our gardens soon become jungles. As you weed, snip, and snack, collections for your home compost are also building. If you are new to backyard composting, spring ...

The University of California’s Master Gardener Program in Ventura County is offering a free workshop, “The Basics of Composting and Vermicomposting,” three times during October. The Master Gardener ...

Tri-County CleanWays and Partnership are working together to offer a workshop on backyard composting. The workshop is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the Artisan ...

Throwing out food can be an emotional experience, complete with frustration for your wallet and a general ping of guilt. But if you feel this way, you’re not alone. Food waste, at 24% is the largest ...

Composting is easier than you might think. It has major environmental benefits and is something you can do wherever you are. According to the EPA, over 28% of what we put in landfills is compostable.

Learn how to successfully compost in your own backyard by attending "Composting Basics,” at 6:30 p.m. April 15 at Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior St. The program is offered by University of ...