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There’s a reason gardeners in South Florida call compost “black gold” and why many of them produce it in their own yards. “I find composting empowering; you don’t have to wait on anyone,” said Lanette ...

According to the most recent EPA estimates, the average American is responsible for throwing away almost 1,500 pounds of trash annually. Much of this waste falls under reduce, reuse or recycle ...

The Oak Hills Park Nature Advisory Committee will host a free public talk, “Composting 101,” from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, ...

MINNEAPOLIS--Heidi Heiland of Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens joined us on KARE 11 News @4 to share easy tips for making your own compost to nourish your gardens while reducing your carbon footprint by as ...

I cringe when I see people discard banana peels, egg shells and other potential compostables. Composting not only saves landfill space, but can benefit the soil in your garden. Linn County Master ...

Home composting is no small solution, as the average American family of four tosses out about $150 worth of food — mostly fruits and veggies — per month, according to the Natural Resources Defense ...

When Hevelynn Nealy invites people to her community garden, she makes an odd request — she asks them to bring their trash. At the entrance to Serenity Garden, tucked behind the parking lot of Mt.