Composting in winter requires a different approach. The amount of heat generated is insufficient to break down certain materials due, in part, to reduced microbial activity. Certain materials can also ...

Though some folks are longing for snow, weather services predict a warmer, wetter winter than usual (whatever usual is anymore). Since Washington is still in deep drought, extra rain will be helpful, ...

Winter composting can feel like watching paint dry, except the paint is frozen and the “dry” part is literal. Cold slows microbes, your pile shrinks less, and kitchen scraps seem to sit there forever.

Unlock the secrets to successful home composting techniques. This guide provides essential tips and insights to transform waste into nutrient-rich soil easily.

IN THIS WEEK’S GREEN WE ARE AT BEDFORD FIELDS. I’M WITH SEAN O’BRIEN WITH UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. SEAN, WE’RE HERE TO TALK ABOUT COMPOSTING TODAY. AND IT’S THE WINTER. IT’S COLD. IT’S SNOWY. CAN I ...

Winter compost doesn't generate enough heat to remove contaminants. Don't add animal waste and chemically treated grasses and weeds to winter compost. Keep winter compost going by layering basic green ...