Set yourself up for success by making your compost bin easy to use and simple to maintain.

Welcome to Sustainability with Sarah! I’m the climate change and environmental reporter for The Greenville News covering issues and solutions across the Upstate. In this weekly column, I will answer ...

If you've been thinking about composting but are worried it might be too complicated or expensive, you're in the right place. Making your own DIY compost doesn't have to be a big, costly project. In ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

If you’re curious about composting but nervous to begin, “There are no mistakes in compost, there is only learning,” said Cassandra Marketos, who leads composting at Edendale Grove Community Compost ...

All types of organic household and yard waste can be composted. The project starts with nine recycled wood pallets, along with a variety of 1x6-inch and 2x4-inch boards. Use a pitchfork to ...

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 ...

As food waste continues to dominate climate discussions, composting is gaining fresh attention in 2025. With spring underway, individuals turn to compost as a practical way to reduce landfill impact.

Zarron Brown, a former U.S. Marine, in his garden at his home in Miami Gardens. Brown is part of FIU’s new farming outreach program, designed to help veterans launch second careers or expand careers ...