Composting is as much an art as it is a science. When we think of composting, we often jump to the main components of temperature, moisture, particle size, oxygen, and ...

I recently got a question from a reader about where to get good soil and compost. Part of her request was for “organic” soil ...

A neighbor’s report of a large pile of uncontained compost containing rabbit manure on an Augusta County property has set off a cascading chain of events.

Meanwhile, greens or nitrogen consist of grass clippings, kitchen waste, and manure. "[Leaves] are a good source of carbon for the compost pile to offset the nitrogen introduced by vegetable ...

Livestock manure – whether from chickens, cows, pigs, or other animals – is one of the most common and significant challenges ...

To compost manure stock, mix it with a source of nitrogen, such as lawn clippings and vegetable scraps. Turn this mixture into a 3-feet-by-2-inch pile and try to turn it at least once every two ...

Rabbit manure doesn’t need to be composted before use because ... such as behind the garage or on top of the compost pile ...

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 ...

Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers provides tips for planning nutrient management on the farm in the spring.

Rabbit manure doesn’t need to be composted before ... such as behind the garage or on top of the compost pile undisturbed. When the weather warms, the pollinating bees will exit the stems ...