Heidi Miller, the Land Use Director for Grundy County, shares information on how you can better prepare for the Fall season.

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A team from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology has discovered a new class of bacterial mobile genetic elements that use giant viruses—known as jumbo phages—to move between cells. The ...

Don't trash your pumpkins — compost or recycle them instead. Why it matters: Decomposing gourds in landfills release harmful ...

Dear Eartha, Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I can’t help wondering how all those costumes, decorations and (let’s be honest) mushy pumpkins add up in the waste department. What’s the best way ...

If you want to reduce waste and grow healthier plants but don’t have a backyard, composting is still possible.

Build your pile on well-drained soil in sun or shade. Place a plastic barrier underneath if pests are a concern. Use a ...

Every year, more than a billion pounds of pumpkins end up in U.S. landfills after Halloween, releasing methane as they ...

If you’re carving a jack-o’-lantern, don’t throw away the skin or innards — every part is edible.

If you’re looking to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden, composting at home is a simple and effective way to do it.

When Halloween ends, porch pumpkins have to go. Before you throw pumpkins in the trash, consider these seven ideas for things to do with leftover porch pumpkins.