Q: We are having a discussion at our garden club meetings about compost. We have people who say you should add lime to make it less acidic and others who say don’t add orange, lemon or lime fruit ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

There are many benefits of using compost in your garden, planting beds, and your lawn, and fall can be the perfect time to start a compost pile while you are cleaning up the garden and removing leaves ...