Avoid attracting hungry bears

According to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at home so they can avoid attracting hungry bears. 

Making your own compost is an eco-friendly and rewarding way to manage your food waste. But what can you do if your compost bin is being raided by wildlife?

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at home so they can avoid attr … (read more)

BURLINGTON — Backyard composting is a cost-efficient, natural way to dispose of food scraps and yard waste that benefits lawns and gardens by providing a source of nutrient-rich matter.You can learn about this process through the University of Vermont (UV … (read more)

Vermont Fish and Wildlife reports that many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the new food scrap ban now in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at home so they can avoid att … (read more)

VERMONT — Effective July 1, organic food scraps will be banned from landfills. Although many recycling centers and trash haulers will accept food waste, your best option may be to start a backyard compost pile. Compost improves garden soil by increasing i … (read more)

While you might think that cold temperatures keep a compost pile from composting, that is not the case. In my winter compost pile I regularly achieve temperatures in excess of 130 degrees Fahrenheit even when it’s in the low teens or single digits at nigh … (read more)