SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Q: I live in an apartment and would like to compost using worms. Can you tell me more about how to get started? A: Composting using worms is called vermicomposting. This type of composting uses worms ...

The promise is simple. A small backyard setup is supposed to transform all sorts of kitchen waste into a nutrient-dense compost, a material so prized by gardeners that they gave it the nickname “black ...

Composting is beneficial to gardeners and the environment, but to make the most of it, you need to discover which method best suits your situation and needs.

To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that’s the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

Monroe County landowners who want to create better soil, keep food waste out of landfills and reduce erosion on their property have until April 11 to place orders for compost bins and rain barrels — ...

NORMAL — Ready to embrace sustainable living? The Ecology Action Center is offering two workshops on Sunday that could help. The nonprofit environmental agency, 202 W. College Ave., Normal, will offer ...