Composting isn't as hard as you might think... and it's an ideal way to recycle organic waste while saving money on soil ...

Did you know the microbes in your compost pile is still active in the dead of winter? They will be if you take certain steps ...

Keep food waste out of the landfills and prevent greenhouse gas emissions. Start backyard composting. Begin an indoor worm (vermicomposting) bin. Drop off food scraps at a community compost location.

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Featured workshops include the ins and outs of compost, vermiculture and worm wrangling, ancient corn, and sustainable gardening. Several groups will host informational tables, including Sonoma County ...

Worm castings, commonly known as vermicompost, are a remarkable byproduct produced by worms as they break down organic materials, including dead leaves, kitchen scraps, and other organic matter. As ...

Nearly anything made of 100% natural materials can be composted. Of course, you should always look into product ingredients before tossing them in the compost; and even then, if they are contaminated ...

Native Plants in the home garden: Are you a native plant enthusiast? Sonoma County Master Gardener Bill Klausing, Rosemary McCreary and Linda King lead a talk on “Native Plants in the Home Garden” ...

The Exchange is sponsoring another round of workshops that will help you keep your household food waste out of the landfill ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look ...

Looking for a way to reduce waste and improve your garden? These toilet paper roll DIYs do everything from protect seedlings ...

One of my columns I like the best is about the lesser houseflies that invade Anchorage homes this time of year. You probably have seen some flitting about windowsills. If so, you would be astonished ...