Comox Strathcona Waste Management (CSWM) is looking at two sites in the Campbell River area as potential locations for an organics composting …
Gardening Q&A: Do black oil sunflower seeds make a good mulch?
Some say it’s a good mulch, some say it makes good compost, some say it kills or inhibits growth on some plants, and some say it’s toxic to all plants.
Healthy soil is the ‘black gold’
Gardeners gold’ or ‘black gold’: these are some positive descriptions for compost. It returns nutrients to the soil, to promote growth of your plants and …
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COMPOST FOR THE RIGHT SPOT
No time or room to make your own compost? So, how do you choose what’s best for you from the wide range in garden centres? As spring approaches …
MC for making compost at home
Packed with dry leaves and a microbial mixture, these bins, provided by the Kheti Virasat Mission, can be used for making compost. These can be …
Garden tips: How to choose the right compost
AS SPRING approaches, we’ll be sowing, planting, mulching and digging – but which compost do we need for each job? There are basically two types …
Free home composting classes begin March 2
The UC Cooperative Extension Composting Education Program will host a Home Composting Class at the Cupertino Senior Center, Reception Hall, …
Introduction to the Recycling and Composting Rules for Businesses in Alameda County
More information and free resources are available at http://RecyclingRulesAC.org/resources.
Gardening: How to choose the right compost for the right spot
NO time or room to make your own compost? So, how do you choose what’s best for you from the wide range in garden centres? As spring …
Gayle King spills the tea on why Duchess Meghan didn’t open gifts at her baby shower
Later, we’ll return to collect flowers and vases for composting and recycling to close the loop and ensure a zero-waste experience. Giving back to …