The hands-on homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres build a zero-cost, high-performance worm compost bin for nutrient-rich soil.

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson demonstrates three easy compost bin designs for home use.

Mulch and rain barrels are also on sale.

Making compost takes some care - add greens, browns, water and air. This simple rhyme is a great way to remember the key ingredients to any compost pile.

Incorporate compost into new beds before planting, mix it into containers, scatter it over the lawn or use it in place of ...

The project, years in the making, allows the county to produce compost required under state law in-house rather than ...

Soon after my second child was born, I started feeling like I was failing at things I’d always been good at, like cooking.

The Lakes Region Planning Commission is using an $87,300 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to promote food waste ...

Our gardens can be a vital resource for hedgehogs, but today they often lack the natural shelter, resources and safe access ...

Before you toss your potato scraps, turn them into a nutrient-packed fertilizer for your garden. Here's how to use them to ...

A binman has warned households their bins may be left uncollected if a common item is seen in their food waste bin. It's ...

Fairfax County residents have another option for managing organic wastes such as fruit and vegetable peels, food left on dinner plates, coffee grounds, and even paper towels and napkins. Rather than ...