HRRA received $1.5 million from the state as part of $7.5 million in grants from DEEP’s Sustainable Materials Management ...

If you’ve ever walked through a forest after the rain, you’ve experienced the magic of leaf mold—whether you realized it or ...

“Banana peel is a great way to give flowering plants a natural boost of potassium, which supports nutrient movement within ...

After witnessing the San Francisco Bay Area’s historic “Orange Skies Day” wildfire event in 2020, when surrounding fires ...

Don’t let your Halloween pumpkin haunt the landfill this November. More than 1 billion pounds of pumpkins rot in U.S.

Instead of raking or bagging fall leaves, try leaving them to decompose naturally, and enrich your soil, save time and create vital wildlife habitat.

When the first big pile of leaves gathers on your raised or in-ground garden beds, a common instinct is to rake them up so ...

While it is good for the natural world to leave some leaf cover or to mulch them and allow them to top the soil and grass, ...

Now is a good time to make sure the soil around roses, berries and perennial beds is free of spent flowers and fallen leaves.

Because pumpkin lends to sweet or savory flavors, they can be used in a variety of recipes. From pancakes, muffins and pies to soups, stir fry and roasted dishes. Soups work especially well with ...

Spring planting brings a surprise twist for home growers, with a simple flower turning the tide in garden pest battles.