Compost School

06/15/2026

The latest edition of the Keep Composting newsletter has dropped! Click the link to check it out!

•  Mow high. Mow often.    Only trim a little at a time. •  Sharpen the mower blades.    Grass wants a clean cut. •  Water when needed. •  Water well. Water deeply. •  Leave some clippings on the lawn. •  Topdress and overseed.     If you do, now is the time.

06/14/2026

This is the start of Waste Collector Appreciation Week! Show your appreciation for Waste Collectors by taping a thank you sign to your food scraps cart or bin, by writing a chalk message on your driveway or a simple smile and wave. Thank Eco Station staff when you drop off your next load of household hazardous waste. Let’s let these hardworking individuals know that we appreciate the important work that they do.

06/13/2026

Today is “Weed Your Garden Day.” Get outside and get some dirt under your fingernails. Check out your plants, your garden, your nature.
Reminder: Dispose of invasive w**ds in your Garbage Cart or Garbage Bin.

06/10/2026

Many of us discard food due to a lack of ideas for using leftovers or overripe produce, such as brown bananas or leftover rice. This article provides inventive ways to minimize food waste by offering creative solutions.

We often waste food because we don’t know what to do with it. Whether it's a stash of brown bananas, or too much rice from last night’s dinner, food is

06/08/2026

Lavender is a versatile, compact shrub ideal for borders, perennial gardens, and informal hedges. Its silvery-green foliage and upright flower spikes offer drifts of color from early summer to fall. Beyond its ornamental appeal, lavender can be harvested for fragrant floral arrangements, sachets, potpourri, and various medicinal and culinary applications.

Discover essential lavender plant care tips and learn how to grow English lavender with ease. Perfect your gardening skills with our guide to thriving lavender plants.

06/06/2026

It’s time to sharpen your lawnmower blades. Sharp blades are important for healthy plants. “Mow high, mow often" helps grass grow longer roots. Longer roots means healthier plants and resilience to dry weather in July.

06/04/2026

Are you ready to unlock the power of perennials? Perennial plants can enhance your home garden's sustainability, offering similar advantages to those experienced by farmers using perennials in agriculture. Explore the benefits of these plants and learn how to create your own eco-friendly garden.

Discover the wonders of perennial plants and how they can transform your home garden into an eco-friendly haven and benefit from some of the same benefits farmers get from perennials on their farms.

06/02/2026

Happy Environment Week! Explore virtual information sessions and engage in in-person activities such as w**d pulling, tree planting, litter clean-up and Eco-Solar tours. Visit the link below to learn more and to get involved.

Find out what's happening for Environment Week - we've got lots of great stuff going on!

05/31/2026

Want to enhance and protect the habitats for native bees and other essential pollinators? You can create a pollinator garden, provide a nesting site, avoid pesticide use, and conserve natural areas. Read on to learn more.

Not everyone has the means to make big changes to garden spaces, but every bit counts! Charity shares some tips to keep gardening fun and engaging.

05/30/2026

Creating compost at home is beneficial for the environment, reduces strain on waste management, and can be an enjoyable scientific activity. Need a compost bin? No problem! Check this out to find out how to make your own.

Compost Bin Construction Text and photos by Jane Starr Most gardeners know compost is important. You can buy it by the truckload if you want to, but there are many ways to make compost at home, which is good for the environment, reduces pressure on the waste management system, and