The use of food waste compost in gardening presents a viable alternative to commercial potting mixes, balancing sustainability and plant health.

Have you ever wondered what's in those bags that are labeled "potting soil"? Should you just use pure compost instead? On today's show, we'll reveal the answers to your curious seed-starting questions ...

I make a lot of compost. Can I use it in place of potting soil if I add perlite? A: I wouldn't use it in place of potting mix, but I think it makes good sense to add compost to these mixes, which are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is a big choice of peat-free composts, which are a mix of wood, coir or coconut fibre with bark and green waste - ...

ReCirculate™ is made from unsalable foods that would otherwise end up in landfills The organic compost and potting soil demonstrates the circularity of food waste into usable products Grocery stores ...

With an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the United States’ food supply ending up as waste, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, food science and horticulture experts teamed up to study if ...

It's generally ok to use potting soil that's been sitting in storage in winter as long as it's been properly sealed. Read more tips for getting stored soil spring-ready.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

With an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the United States’ food supply ending up as waste, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, food science and horticulture experts teamed up to study if ...