Outdoor composting is a lot like cooking – there are a lot of different ways to do it and you can put a lot of time into something fancy and elaborate or just pile the material in a corner and let nature do its thing. The simplest method is to create an open bin, although […]
Indoor Composting Guide
If you are just joining us, we have talked about WHY composting is a good idea, some BACKGROUND on it, as well as some GENERAL GUIDELINES. Now it’s time to stop talking about composting and start doing it, beginning with our basic indoor composting guide. photo credit: Tim Musson via photopin cc Indoor Composting Guide Indoor composting requires a […]
Composting Basics – Part 2
With the background out of the way in Composting Basics Part 1, we will spend this post laying some ground work for our composting piles (no pun intended) by brushing up on what goes on in a pile as well as what should go IN a pile (and what shouldn’t). As your composting pile begins, […]
Composting Basics – Part 1
We’ve covered the why of composting, so let’s get into the how of composting a little bit. Composting is the art and science of using the natural process of decomposition to turn food scraps, yard waste and other biodegradable material into a soil additive that will reduce or eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers, herbicides […]
Benefits of Composting
Some people may ask – why compost? Composting is a way to have a nutrient rich fertilizer for your soil. Besides being a rich fertilizer for your soil and plants it’s FREE! After all, you would only be throwing out the waste material anyway! Plus, with composting, you have the added benefit of no chemicals […]
Composting: What exactly is it?
Have you heard all the hype about composting but don’t know exactly what it is? Well, composting is recycling your kitchen waste and lawn trimmings by turning them into a valuable nutrition rich resource for your garden and houseplants. Compost is not dirt or soil. Some people mistakenly think that the end result of composting is […]
How Composting Helps the Environment
You may have heard many people rave about how composting helps the environment. But how is that possible? And how can you start using compost to aid your garden? Composting is often considered to be nature’s way of recycling. In fact, if you walk through pristine forests you’ll find the ground covered with compost. Decaying […]
