Monroe County residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and learn the basics of composting during a free, hands-on ...

The holidays are a time to relax, eat, and spend money. So how do you save money, and the environment, this holiday season? UF experts have some ideas. Leaders at the University of Florida’s Institute ...

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 ...

Consider mulch mowing your yard – it is good for next season’s grass and the environment. Mulch can help keep out weeds and provides good insulation. But try to keep mulch away from tree trunks as ...

Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is a method of composting with worms that breaks down food waste into a rich soil amendment. Learn the basics of indoor worm composting from selecting a container, ...

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Those looking to reduce food waste and live more sustainably may want to stop by a free event being held in Corning on Saturday. Happening Saturday, Sept., 6, the ‘Saving Gaia’ ...

Registration for “From Scraps to Soil” composting course, offered through the University of Vermont Extension Community Horticulture Program, is open until Sept. 4. The six-week course begins Sept. 5 ...

The “From Scraps to Soil” composting short course, offered through the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Community Horticulture Program, teaches the basics of composting at home, school or the ...

Backyard composting is a cost-efficient way to turn food scraps, leaves and other yard waste into “black gold” to provide a free source of nutrient-rich organic matter for gardens and lawns. The “From ...

Did you know that nearly 25% of kitchen scraps end up in landfills? What if you could turn those food scraps into something valuable instead? Items like coffee grounds, eggshells, and melon rinds can ...