Learn simple, practical steps to start composting at home and turn kitchen scraps into nutrient rich garden soil, boosting plant health and reducing waste.

Many landscape plants can benefit greatly from amended soil. Our native sandy soil drains readily and doesn’t do so well with holding on to soil nutrients and water. But you can produce your own ...

Learn how to boost your garden's vitality with our Quick Pick Vegetable Tip focusing on "Compost." Discover the benefits of using compost in your vegetable garden and simple methods to create your own ...

Unlike animals, plants are not mobile. When they need to eat, they can’t go out and hunt for food; it has to be brought to them. Soil isn’t dirt. It’s alive. It provides the nutrients needed to ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Reduce, reuse, recycle. The popular phrase is a common catch-all for those starting to live a sustainable lifestyle, but what if there was another way to be sustainable? Enter, ...