CORVALLIS – If your compost pile at home isn’t getting hot, don’t worry. That heap of yard debris and kitchen waste may be far from steamy, but it will break down eventually. That eases the burden on ...

If you’re looking to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden, composting at home is a simple and effective way to do it. Composting is the natural process of breaking down organic ...

If you’ve tried composting at home, you know it’s not always as simple as the tips you see online. Sometimes you follow all the “right” steps and still end up with a smelly, soggy pile that seems to ...

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Over a growing season, a lawn and garden produce a significant quantity of debris. Disposal of this debris is not a task that gardeners typically look forward to. In fact, some consider it one of the ...

If you want to help take care of the planet, there are many things you can do on an individual level to be more sustainable. You can use eco-friendly products like Swedish dishcloths, reusable bags ...

Want to make your kitchen more sustainable? Repurposing kitchen scraps, reducing food waste, and trying to minimize how much plastic you bring into the kitchen are all great ways to prioritize ...

It takes time to make compost. Organic matter requires about two to three months to break down in hot compost piles, and up to a year or more in cold composting systems. But if you add a compost ...

Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens. Aim to turn a hot compost ...

Gardeners should check their compost bins before late March when the temperature heats up, otherwise they can become a hotspot for flies and maggots.

Despite what the weather is bringing, spring is not too far away, and you may have questions as you prepare. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where ...