Organic matter

Experts explain how to compost and the many benefits it provides for your garden, from improving soil quality and plant health to reducing waste and preventing soil erosion. Plus, learn how to make a DIY compost bin.

The contributions of soil organic matter and how to maintain or increase it.

A light micrograph of a thin slice through a cup fungus called Peziza. It grows on decaying wood and organic matter and reproduces itself by producing...

B l a c k m a g i c Mycena subcana and Xeromphalina campanella decomposing a conifer stump in Ordeson-Todd Woods. -Mike Potts-'s photos on Flickriver

Mold gets a bum rap. Yes, yes, it’s disgusting and smelly and can easily make you sick, or worse, even kill you. But, without it, we wouldn’t have cheese or salami, to name but two examples of choice edibles. Incidentally, it can also save your life. So really, doesn’t the good ultimately cancel out the […]

Neri Oxman's Mediated Matter Group has digitally designed and robotically fabricated a structure, Aguahoja I, using natural molecular components.

What is Dirt Made of? Soil can be a mystery! Here's what's commonly in dirt and garden soil. It comes from different places and contains lots of different chemical elements. Most importantly, it helps our gardens grow healthy plants! #gardening #soil #compost #dirt #sustainability

Vermicomposting (composting with worms) is a fast way to make fabulous, nutrient-dense compost at home with simple kitchen scraps.

Thank God for Earthworms! http://www.icr.org/article/9943 Despite their size, earthworms are surprisingly helpful creatures. They occasionally venture above ground in broad daylight but are mostly night crawlers. They are best known for their underground habits, such as recycling organic waste, aerating soil, and helping organic matter to decompose.

I recently read the book Conversation Peace by Mary A. Kassian. My purpose for picking up this book is to take a hard look at the roots of my communication and to identify areas where I can change …