Composting

I’ve been researching active vs. cold composting and the slower decomposition of organic material in an anaerobic environment. This got me to wondering what would happen if there were a …

One of the key principles of successful composting is to just get started. Yes, you should learn about nitrogen and carbon and the ideal ratios so that you can accelerate …

Children are often visual learners. Hearing the way something works does not have near the emotional impact for them that actually seeing a process take place has. And so, explaining …

Composting is an excellent way to make use of kitchen scraps and create your own nutrient-rich soil. But there are challenges in composting for people who live in apartments or …

Like many others, I began my composting adventures with grass clippings, the one organic material that I had a never-ending supply of. I didn’t fully understand the science of it …

We all realize the benefit of compost but if you need a lot, it can get pricey. If you are wanting to learn how to get compost for free, this …

Compost is heralded as the fix-all black gold of the horticulture world. Not only can it improve any soil type, but it is also free to make and extremely cheap …

Compost bins are great but have you ever considered in-ground composting? There’s no bin needed and you never have to turn it. In fact, once you put the scraps to …

Compost is the black gold of the gardening world. No matter what soil condition you’re trying to improve or maintain, compost will get it done. So, what kind of compost …

A common question posed by those new to composting is Can I compost rotten fruits and vegetables? While this seems like a simple question, the answer is quite complicated. Why? …