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– Composting at its simplest is a mix of dried leaves and food waste. It creates natural fertilizer and reduces municipal solid waste by as much as 22 percent, according to a study by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. To help residents tackle climate action in their backyards, the Environmental Commissions of the Chathams, Madison and Morris Township are hosting an online talk, “Composting Simplified: Black Gold for your Garden,” with Cheri Wilczek, a Rutgers Master Gardener. The online talk will be held on March 22, 2021 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are free and can be reserved by visiting https://compostingmastergardener.eventbrite.com.
Wilczek refers to compost as “black gold” because it is one of the best soil amendments in a gardener’s tool box. It is rich in micronutrients and easy to add to the trees, shrubs, plants and vegetables in your yard.
Wed, 02/10/2021 - 1:15pm
All composting supplies and rain barrels are available for pre-order only. Courtesy Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), in cooperation with Maine Resource and Recovery Association, is again offering local residents the opportunity to improve soil and conserve water right in their own backyards at deep discount prices.
“It’s easy with the tried-and-true 80-gallon Earth Machine backyard composter and the 55-gallon Systern rain barrel,” said SWCD, in a news release. “Both are made of recycled materials, designed to fit into any landscape, and are offered at wholesale prices. The Earth Machine composter has an ‘in at the top/out at the bottom’ design and a 10-year warranty. The Systern rain barrel fits under a downspout to take advantage of roof run-off for garden watering and has built-in mosquito mesh and overflow capability.”
Ask an expert: Low producing peony patch may need dividing
Updated Dec 13, 2020;
Posted Dec 13, 2020
Dividing peonies is generally done in the fall, but can be done in winter with some extra care. File photo. Jacob Hamilton/MLive.com
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We’re heading quickly into winter, but there are gardening issues you’re still wondering about. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners reply to queries within two business days, usually less. To ask a question, simply go to the