Dear Heloise: I have a compost heap in the backyard. Beyond the grass clippings and leaves, we also put in vegetable scraps, ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

If you’re looking to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden, composting at home is a simple and effective way to do it.

If you’re carving a jack-o’-lantern, don’t throw away the skin or innards — every part is edible.

In this video, I show you my new idea for using our chicken to make compost via a compost ring made from recycled plastic. I also give an update on our mobile duck run. Self Sufficient Me is based on ...

A September 2024 study found that of the 14,000 known food contact chemicals present in food packaging, 3,601 -- or approximately 25% -- were detected in humans. Specifically, 235 FCCs in materials ...

Let’s explore a few ways to save money and harness nature’s bounty for mulch, leaf mold, composting, and supporting our pollinators and beneficial insects.

Honeydew melons can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 11. Here's how to get started, make sure your next crop thrives, and when to harvest.

Dear Heloise: Hey there. I wanted to write in with two hints from a boy in Illinois. My mother lives alone, and I've asked ...

Starting Nov. 1, the Recycling Center Main Office closes Saturdays. Compost site hours also change. See full schedule and ...

After searching through my kitchen cabinets and drawers, I found several potential microplastic culprits hiding there.

Hey there. I wanted to write in with two hints from a boy in Illinois. My mother lives alone, and I’ve asked her to turn on the front porch light when she goes to bed, then turn it off when she gets ...