To worm or not to worm? When it comes to composting, that's the question many savvy gardeners are pondering these days, and for good reason: Worm castings — a.k.a. poop — are the nutrient-rich organic ...

For those who want a little help composting, take a cue from James Woodford’s experience raising worms – both the small ...

Earth Day is just a few days away and you might find yourself “thinking green” and looking for something earth-friendly you can do at home. As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists ...

SANTA CRUZ — Many people are familiar with Grey Bears’ multi-room thrift store and its healthy food programming, including free on-site produce distribution. But there are other programs worth ...

If you’re not used to separating your organic food scraps for compost collection—which became mandatory in New York City in 2025—you probably think it is gross or overwhelming, but I’m here to tell ...

Worm advocate Cathy Nesbitt raises red wiggler worms for "vermicomposting," composting kitchen waste into fertilizer. Nesbitt, whose company is Cathy’s Crawly Composters , in Ontario, Canada, is also ...