If you’re wondering how to make compost and why—well, read on for all the dirt. As gardeners can attest, we grow very attached to the stuff. In fact, when I moved to my new house many years ago, I ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Are you looking for an easy way to make your garden more sustainable? Look no further than composting! Composting is a simple and eco-friendly way to turn your food scraps and yard ...

Andy Tullis / The BulletinBulletin reporter Laura Kessinger, drills holes in a compost barrel. I grew up composting at my best friend’s house. Her parents — not surprisingly — had one of the most ...

"Making It" provides readers with all the tools they need to live a frugal, homemade lifestyle. With step-by-step instructions for a wide range of projects — from growing food in an apartment and ...

The best compost bin is the one you’ll actually use. I tried two popular styles and have a clear favorite. Barrel-style compost bins (left) make tumbling your compost easier, while box-style bins ...

Retailers selling compost bins include Gardener's Supply Co., Mantis, Hayneedle.com and Lee Valley. Want to make your own? DIY plans abound on the Internet. The classic compost bin is a wood-framed ...

The promise is simple. A small backyard setup is supposed to transform all sorts of kitchen waste into a nutrient-dense compost, a material so prized by gardeners that they gave it the nickname “black ...