such as steer manure and chicken manure, that is certified organic. It’s expensive, but a little goes a long way. Municipal or council-produced compost might be an option for a home gardener.

(AP) - How high is too high for a pile of chicken manure? Eight feet ... needed to produce a burning pile of waste. Normal composting at 130 to 145 degrees will kill pathogens, but extra moisture ...

Compost bin in a garden. [courtesy] Composting is one of the most effective ways to manage livestock manure and convert the waste into a valuable soil amendment. With fertiliser prices soaring ...

Homesteaders, small farmers, and backyard gardeners can create rich soil amendments for their gardens and flowerbeds by composting goat manure. The organic matter in goat manure makes it an ...