In vermicomposters like the Bionicraft (pictured), worms turn your fruit and vegetable scraps into high-quality fertilizer, but they generally aren’t big fans of meats and oily leftovers. Composting ...

January gardening can feel bold, hopeful, and just a little rebellious. While frost glitters on the ground, it’s tempting to “get ahead” by amending soil and setting the stage for spring. That urge is ...

Most of the heavy metals in pig manure originate from feed additives, such as copper and zinc. When these heavy metals are introduced into agricultural soil, they can significantly increase the heavy ...

Composting is great for the environment, but not everyone has the space (or nose) for an entire bin. That doesn't mean that you can't reuse your food scraps in your garden, though. Lemon peels have a ...

Scientists have uncovered practical strategies that can significantly reduce harmful air pollution from composting while improving the quality of ...