Ask Us Anything answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions—from the everyday things you’ve always wondered to the ...

The eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation transforms the human body into nutrient rich soil Last December, the country's first funeral home offering natural organic reduction — ...

Compost tea is nothing more than a large “tea bag” filled with finished compost steeped in water. This colorful compost is ready to be tucked into a bag (a pillowcase will work) to soak in water.

As fall leaves begin to blanket Lowcountry yards, local stormwater experts are reminding residents that what happens on the ...

The process of extracting nutrients and microorganisms from compost and turning them into a liquid, making compost tea is easy enough for any home gardener. The most rewarding part of gardening is ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Helping the environment doesn’t only happen on Earth Day. For some, it’s an ...

STAUNTON- Last Saturday, the Staunton Farmers' Market welcomed a new feature — the community compost. The compost bin will be available between 7 a.m. and noon while the market is in season and is ...

For a start, don’t re-use it as potting compost as all the goodness will be gone and there may be potential diseases, fungi or viruses present. Unless you have a very large amount, I would add the ...

“I drink a lot of coffee, and a gardening friend told me I should use the coffee grounds in my garden. I was wondering if that is a good idea. Other friends have said not to bother, so I’m puzzled as ...

Sinclair follows its top compostable label launch with a new push to educate retailers, consumers, and potential buyers on ...