While at a meeting at the Ashland Public Library a few years ago I had a question from one of my readers and they asked me if they should use old farm yard soil in their vegetable garden. A few years ...

To make compost gather enough materials to make a pile at least three feet deep, mix the dry materials such as fallen leaves, shredded tree branches, cardboard, newspaper; hay or straw; wood shavings.

What kinds of things can be sent to that compost pile you’re excited to start? • Grass clippings (mixed with other ingredients so they don’t turn into a slimy compacted mat. Also note that grass ...