When the temperature starts to drop, our gardens tend to take a backseat. But if you want to get a headstart on next year’s ...

Gardeners often assume outdoor compost piles stop working in cold weather, but beneficial microbes can continue to break down compost all winter. The problem is that composting takes much longer in ...

Though some folks are longing for snow, weather services predict a warmer, wetter winter than usual (whatever usual is anymore). Since Washington is still in deep drought, extra rain will be helpful, ...

As the growing season draws to a close and your garden beds are filled with dead plants, consider adding them to your compost ...

Many home gardeners start compost piles before winter to reduce waste and prepare for spring prep. Fall cleanup provides a steady supply of leaves, stalks and other carbon-rich materials that become ...

One thing I’ve always wondered is whether the compost pile can perform its duties during the coldest months of the year. I’ve talked to new and seasoned gardeners who feed their compost less in the ...

2. After winter winds, look up into tree canopies for hanging, split, or torn branches. Remove damage promptly with clean, ...