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 ...

When the temperature starts to drop, our gardens tend to take a backseat. But if you want to get a headstart on next year’s ...

Learn three ways to keep composting through winter for nutrient-rich soil ready for spring planting.

Although we had a little snow on the ground for much of November and December, snow has been scarce as we move toward the New Year. If this continues, does this have any consequences for our gardens?

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Winter composting may take a little more effort, but it's well worth it to keep a pile going. There are a couple things you'll need to do that vary from your summer routine. Like ...

Winter has a reputation problem, especially in the garden. The days get shorter, the air bites back, and everything looks frozen, silent, and completely unproductive. That's exactly why winter ...

In this column, staff at the Center for EcoTechnology offer advice on easy ways for people — and businesses — to introduce green changes in their daily lives. This week, we discuss the ins and outs of ...

Winter composting can feel like watching paint dry, except the paint is frozen and the “dry” part is literal. Cold slows microbes, your pile shrinks less, and kitchen scraps seem to sit there forever.

Here's how to keep composting in winter so you'll have finished compost in spring. beekeepx / Getty Images Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial ...