Anyone who gardens, especially those in northern climates, likely dreams of extending their growing season with a greenhouse. The greenhouse has been used in various iterations since Ancient Rome.

The heat not only breaks down the material in the pile but also kills the pathogens you don’t want there. Most organisms can’t survive a compost pile’s peak temperatures, which can reach about 170 ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

A scientific experiment at Gold Shaw Farm tests whether active compost piles can produce enough heat for winter use.