Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...

Though some folks are longing for snow, weather services predict a warmer, wetter winter than usual (whatever usual is anymore). Since Washington is still in deep drought, extra rain will be helpful, ...

Waters offered two important tips to home gardeners who want to give a boost to the winter compost pile — sunshine and insulation. By siting or moving your portable compost bin to a location where it ...