There are many ways to compost. Your chosen style will dictate which tools you need. Some people use a compost bin, some prefer a simple pile and others go for a compost barrel tumbler.

A common misconception about composting is that you need expensive bins or specialist tools to get started. While there are several fancy composting systems available, a simple setup is all you ...

Lanette Sobel checks on the progress of a compost pile at Fertile Earth Worm Farm. New county proposals could clear the way for small-scale composting operations like hers. D.A. Varela dvarela@ ...