In this video, I show you how to compost shredded paper to make rich, fertile, plant food and soil improver. Why waste paper ...

A good rule of thumb is to choose a container that's twice as deep as the length of the mature carrot. So if you're growing a variety that's expected to mature to 8 inches long, then opt for a ...

Used coffee grounds and tea leaves enrich compost with nitrogen. Just make sure tea bags are compostable. Add coffee grounds ...

Fill your containers with a mix of good quality potting mix and compost. But first, check your local municipality to see if and how you can get that compost for free.

A beginner's guide to composting, covering how to start, what compost bin to buy, and what to do when your compost gets gross and slimy.

Composting in a plastic tub Composting in an apartment can be done in a big plastic tub, the kind you might use to store your kids’ toys in, and can be accomplished with the help of worms.

Small space? No problem. A container vegetable garden provides fresh produce you grew yourself, no matter where you live.

Start with a 3- to 6-inch layer of untreated wood chips or small broken branches at the bottom of a bin or just on the ground. This will help absorb odors and provide air circulation.

Bokashi uses fermentation to break down food waste into beneficial pre-compost. The process takes place inside an airtight container, making it odor- and pest-free. Unlike traditional composting ...