I grew up composting. Wherever we lived, there was always a spot in the yard for food scraps, leaves and branches.

The Steve Carr-directed, Holly Hester-written A Merry Little Ex-Mas made a point of highlighting sustainable practices in ...

The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and insect-sheltering winter mulch or add to a robust compost mix.

Composting success starts with the right tools. Whether it is a simple DIY container, a sturdy kitchen caddy, or a PFAS-free ...

With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit their gardens.

Pumpkins were whacked, beaten, hit and tossed off a deck at the Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve’s Pumpkin Smash in Crete.

Don’t toss your pumpkin after Halloween—learn how to compost, cook, feed wildlife, and decorate with pumpkins to reduce waste ...

Tulip bulbs can attract rodents looking for an easy meal or drawn to a cosy patch of freshly turned soil. Following these ...