Tag: compost

Edible Garbage

by Samantha Kennedy
May 14, 2021

Last month I shared Six Tips for Reducing Food Waste. I would like to continue on the theme of reducing food waste by talking more specifically about ways to use food scraps effectively to prevent them from ending up in the landfill. As I ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Compost, Composting, Food Scraps, Food Waste, Reducing Food Waste

Q: My compost pile is growing mold and it looks terrible. The area seems to pool water. What can I do?

by kathywarner
July 18, 2017

A: It would appear the area is too wet and the site is not allowing enough air to circulate around the pile. You could re-grade the area to ensure proper drainage. It is possible to raise the whole bed which would allow the water an opportunity ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
Tags: Compost

UF/IFASExtension Madison County

UF/IFAS
Extension Madison County