Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com Why are Modesto residents required to put food scraps in green bin? Severo said Modesto residents and businesses are required to put food scraps into the green ...

Zero-waste gardening is a simple yet effective means of improving the world and your garden as well. Recycling food waste can ...

Americans throw away nearly 40% of their food, and much of it ends up in landfills, where it produces methane, a potent ...

To cultivate scallions (aka green onions) from seeds, sow them outdoors in early spring after the last frost for zones 3-8 or in the fall for warmer zones 9-11, Cassels advises. “Scallions can manage ...

Keep these tips in mind for a delicious harvest. Green onions are great for topping salads, stir-fries, and other meals, and the best part is that you can easily grow these versatile vegetables in ...

It’s perfect for smaller gardens and is easy to operate. Garden composters create rich, nutrient-filled soil from kitchen scraps and yard waste. The amount of soil produced depends on the ...

Officials said the community can deposit their scraps into the 64-gallon, lime green bins at the following locations --free of charge: The program is intended to turn scraps into rich, nutrient ...

As you toss last week’s leftovers into your green garbage can in Modesto, you might find yourself wondering a few questions: Do I really have to put food scraps in the organic waste container ...