Composting is one of the most satisfying ways to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, fertile soil. But even the most careful composters can face a sneaky problem: hidden diseases lurking in ...

With plenty of leaves, grass clippings and garden debris available, residents can create compost piles that benefit their gardens.

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An Iowa Department of Natural Resources study on food waste in the state found that Iowans on average, throw away 200 pounds of food each year.

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The novice gardener revealed that they had ordered topsoil to fill in their vegetable garden while planting their seedlings.