Homemade compost, affectionately known as black gold, is a secret weapon of some of the best gardeners. It’s the nutrient-rich material that results from the breakdown of organic materials, like ...

As a young boy, I had to contend with my grandfather’s compost heap. It was a veritable Vesuvius of foul-smelling, putrescible plant waste, a metre high and hidden behind a privet hedge. We had placed ...

If you’ve ever stood over your compost pile wondering why it looks more like a sad heap of yard waste than the rich, earthy black gold you were promised, you’re not alone. Composting is nature’s ...

The recipe, one of the first to appear in José Andrés’ newest book, “Vegetables Unleashed,” was “conceived in a fit of passion,” the chef wrote. “Vegetable scraps from your compost bin.” [Excuse me, ...

My office is just down the road from the Washington State University composting facility. It processes more than 10,000 pounds of organic waste every month. That’s a lot of compost! I talked about ...

There is no reason to spend a dime on fancy fertilizers when a powerful, plant-loving solution already sits in the backyard. Compost tea doesn’t whisper its benefits—it delivers them loudly, feeding ...

The recipe, one of the first to appear in José Andrés’ newest book, “Vegetables Unleashed,” was “conceived in a fit of passion,” the chef wrote. “Vegetable scraps from your compost bin.” [Excuse me, ...