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From rain barrels to yard trees, the city offers a range of eco-friendly resources. Here's how to access them.

There will be a history hike at the Clear Creek Forest District’s Kennerdell tract just across the river from the town of Kenerdell from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Participants will take a ...

Stacy Fisher with The Spruce writes: “Upcycle an old, thrifted patio chair into a vibrant garden design idea. A few coats of ...

The hands-on homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres build a zero-cost, high-performance worm compost bin for nutrient-rich soil.

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Home improvement expert April Wilkerson provides straightforward blueprints for a high-capacity, three-section composting system to manage organic waste.

Or you can just keep a cold compost pile and wait six months to a year for things to break down. For standard backyard composting, stick to egg shells, produce, torn-up paper, and yard waste—no meat.