I wrote an article in this space a few weeks ago about the impending emergence of Brood X cicadas. I ended the article imagining all of those little insects humming the song, “I’m Coming Out” by Diana ...

Making your own compost (or “black gold”) is a prized skill among home gardeners, who use the nutrient-rich soil additive to boost their outdoor plants as well as their indoor gardens. It might seem ...

We have been long-time composters in other areas of the country. We now live in Benicia and have a question we haven’t seen addressed elsewhere. We have what we think are no-seeum bites that begin ...

Most people walk past their lawn trimmings, fallen leaves, and garden debris without a second thought. That pile of waste by ...

Spread the love“`html Creating a compost bin is not only a sustainable choice; it’s an empowering way to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into valuable soil for your garden. Composting reduces ...

Some Morris Park neighbors say the city Department of Sanitation's organics program encouraging residents to compost is attracting unwanted critters. Johnny Sepulveda is among the many in Morris Park ...

Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN headquarters ...