Electric composters are a recent innovation with a promising future. Now you can compost at home in small spaces with no ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

My question is about using leaf compost, spent mushroom soil, neither or both. How do they compare in composition? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? I made a new bed this year, and I ...

Why pay to throw away leaves, grass clippings, kitchen scraps and other household organic waste when you could turn it into superb soil? That’s the idea of composting – improving your lousy soil while ...

I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil and compost. The Spokane region is home to a wide variety of soils ...

Doug Steffen creates compost extracts from native microorganisms to treat seeds and soil, reducing inputs while improving ...

The world’s most popular drink offers more than just a caffeine kick. Spent coffee grounds can enrich soil and compost, while brewed coffee itself can help manage slugs.

Do spent grounds from your morning cup of joe help your plants grow? Myths and facts about using coffee grounds in the garden ...

Residents cleaning up from the holidays can still take their Christmas trees to the Mesa County Compost Facility for free ...