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, ...

Compost is a great way to recycle kitchen and garden scraps. It takes organic waste and turns it into nutrient-rich humus that can be used by plants. Composting is a way of returning to the soil what ...

Learn composting basics from browns and greens to hot composting techniques. Whether you have a garden or not, backyard composting reduces waste and creates nutrient-rich soil.

Establishing good soil is the single-most important thing we can do for the plants we grow in our gardens. When you pick up a handful of great soil, only about half of it is typically solid matter.

The use of food waste compost in gardening presents a viable alternative to commercial potting mixes, balancing sustainability and plant health.

Dear Eartha, I know composting is good for our environment. But outside of making soil healthier for plants, what’s the real deal with composting? How does it actually benefit the community?

A desire to encourage local residents to dig into composting for themselves is behind the SCREC’s partnership with OC Waste & ...