Outdoor Composting

Food waste makes up more than 25 percent of the average U.S. household's garbage. By composting or using a worm bin, you can convert your kitchen and yard waste into a rich soil enhancer. Gather up your scraps and let an expert show you tips for creating wonderful compost from your kitchen and garden waste—there is no simpler way to recycle and reuse. Free yourself from the garbage disposal and start replenishing your garden.

Robin Wilkerson, who has been a gardener all her life, consults widely on the subject of native plants and ecological gardening. She teaches at The New England Wild Flower Society and the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Robin lives in Lincoln, MA and keeps a small flock of chickens that help her weed.