Composting
Composting is the way to turn your kitchen and garden scraps into pure gold for your garden. The payoff is huge, but it does take some know how to get it right. We've got vermicomposting, compost use and maintenance, manure composting, and what you can and can't add to your compost pile.
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Composting
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Worm Farming Guide For Indoor Gardeners
Using kitchen scraps to feed an indoor worm farm is a win-win. Click here to learn how to create and maintain one.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Drunken Composting – How To Make Drunken Compost
More and more of us are composting, but the time it takes to turn into something usable may seem like an eternity. That’s where drunken composting comes into play. What is drunken composting? Yes, it has to do with beer – kind of. Learn about this compost accelerator here.
By Amy Grant
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Compost Bag DIY - Can You Make Compost In A Bag
Although you can find reusable composting sacks made from sturdy material, you can save a few bucks by making a bag of compost in a sturdy garbage bag. Read on for a basic compost bag DIY.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Make Compost In-Ground
Do you feel guilty throwing kitchen scraps in the trash? There’s a way to compost without big piles – burying it! Click to learn more.
By Laura Miller
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How To Compost In A 5 Gallon Bucket
Is it possible to make compost in a bucket? Click here to learn about making compost in a space as small as a five gallon bucket.
By Laura Miller
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Manure Tea On Crops: Making And Using Manure Fertilizer Tea
Using manure tea on crops is popular in many gardens. Manure tea, like compost tea, enriches the soil, adding vital nutrients for healthy plant growth. Let's look at how to make manure tea in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Composting Toilets - The Advantages And Disadvantages Of A Composting Toilet
Using composting toilets can help reduce water usage. This type of toilet consists of a well-ventilated container that houses and decomposes human waste. Read this article for more information.
By Nikki Tilley
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Garden Recycling: Using Garbage To Make Your Plants Grow Better
Composting is a great way to reuse "garbage" that would otherwise be thrown away. This article takes a look at some common items around the home that can be recycled in the garden.
By Stan V. Griep
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Composting Structures: Learn About Turning Units For Composts
Turning units for compost need to have a way to mix the organic material. These may be barrel units or simple 3-bin units. Composting structures such as these can be built by even a novice as long as looks aren't important. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Keeping Compost Bins Clean: How To Clean A Compost Bin
Cleaning out compost bins is a dreaded chore for many, but it’s necessary. Whether it’s curbside or garden compost, the bins you use to collect and make compost must be cleaned to avoid odors and keep producing good, rich compost. Click here to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Can Bread Be Composted: Tips For Composting Bread
Among many compost enthusiasts, whether or not to compost stale bread is a topic of debate. While those against it will insist that adding bread to compost will needlessly attract pests to your pile, other composters disagree. Click here to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett
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Balcony Composting Info – Can You Compost On A Balcony
Composting is a great way to reuse kitchen scraps. But can you compost on a balcony? The answer is yes, click here to learn how.
By Laura Miller
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Compost Spreading Tools For Farmers And Gardeners
Small garden or farm field, you’ll probably want to use a spreader at some point to distribute compost. Read about different kinds of equipment before you buy.
By Susan Albert
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Worm Tower Composting In The Garden
Use a tower of worms to convert organic waste into amazing rich humus. Read on to see if a worm farm in a compost tower is just what you need in the garden.
By Amy Grant
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What To Do With Compostable Containers
One of the largest pollutants of our planet is plastic. Click here to learn what to do with compostable packaging.
By Amy Grant
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How To Add Compost To Established Garden Beds
Adding compost is a key component to healthy soil for vegetables, flowers, fruits and lawns. Learn how and when to add it to your soil.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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When And How To Harvest Compost
How do you harvest compost? Click the following to find out.
By Mary Ellen Ellis