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Maggots in compost are almost always black soldier fly larvae, and in most bins they're harmless. Finding a modest number of them in an active bin is usually a good sign, not a bad one. I'm a ...

Composting as a garden owner is almost a no-brainer. There are so many benefits of composting to your plants, the environment, and soil that it just makes sense to set up a compost bin in your home.

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If you’re a gardener and you’ve found composting difficult or frustrating, you’re not alone. LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis feels that way too. So, he’s been on a mission to figure out the ...