Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Cold composting is the process by ...

First popularized in Japan in the 1980s, bokashi composting is a unique, indoor composting method that has a number of advantages over other composting systems. Not only is bokashi composting small ...

Composting is a great way to recycle while adding more activity to your day. The good news is you don’t need a yard to do it. Composting bins are available, and as long as you know what you can and ...

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 ...

This week, Martha Stewart shared her DIY composting tips, urging gardeners to reduce trash pickups and landfill usage in favor of recycling food waste. 'Composting is a secret weapon for gardeners – ...

Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...

It is a common question from both Costa Rican and Expat gardeners alike, what can I do about my hard, red clay soil? Nothing seems to grow for me. Help! Fortunately, there’s a natural solution to ...

Bokashi composting lets you create finished compost indoors in just a few weeks. First popularized in Japan in the 1980s, ...

No matter how much you make, there’s never enough compost to go around. So pick your system and get started. By Margaret Roach How’s that compost coming? If you live in a New York City apartment, it ...