compost
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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…
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Keep bears safe and out of your compost pile
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…
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Tips for keeping bears out of compost
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…
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Learn composting basics
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…
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Here’s how to keep bears out of your compost bin
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…
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Gardening: Start a backyard compost pile
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…
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Garden: Keep your compost alive during the winter
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…