Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Did you know that when applied to ...

Your articles and tips have made my goal of living off my land a reality. After 20-plus years, it was time to redo my composting bins. Building a new compost bin inside my chickens’ fenced-in area has ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to talk about backyard composting. Composting will reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and supply homeowners with a valuable ...

I know composting is good for our environment. Outside of creating a healthier soil environment for plants, what other benefits does composting provide our community? Thank you for the great question.

I’ve been a patient High Country gardener and haven’t yet planted my vegetable garden, or my annuals. While I’m waiting, I’ve been thinking of adding compost to the beds. Is it really worth it, or is ...

While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Using compost for lawns is an excellent way to both ...