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 Potato Haulms: Can You Add Potato Tops To CompostThere seems to be some debate about composting potato haulms, which will decompose just as any other organic matter. So the question is whether composting potato haulms is okay and, if so, how to compost potato plant haulms. Click here for more info.
By Amy Grant
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Pond Scum Garden Fertilizer: Can You Use Pond Algae For FertilizerIf your farm or backyard garden includes a pond, you may be wondering about pond scum uses, or whether you can use pond algae for fertilizer. The information in this article can help with that. Click here to learn about composting pond scum.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Trench Composting: Learn About Creating Compost In A PitComposting converts organic material into nutrient-rich material that improves the soil and fertilizes plants. Although you can use an expensive, high-tech composting system, a simple pit or trench is highly effective. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How Old Is Composting: Learn About The Origins Of CompostingBy Darcy Larum
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Hey, This Happened: My Epic Garden Fail With CompostI know better, I really do. However, the epic fail of 2016 resulted in moldy, stinky stuff. How did it happen? Click here to find out.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Uses For Goat Manure - Using Goat Manure For FertilizerThere are endless uses for goat manure in the garden. Composted manure can add nutrients to the soil, promote healthier plant growth, and increase crop yields. Learn more in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Can You Compost Soap – Is Soap Bad For Compost HeapsBy Bonnie L. Grant
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Compact Compost Solutions: Composting With Limited RoomWhat if you don’t have a yard and barely have the space for a few containers but still want to compost? Practice small space composting. Learn more here.
By Becca Badgett
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Is My Compost pH Too High: What Should The pH Of Compost BeHave you ever thought about checking the compost pH range? There are a couple of reasons to check the pH of compost. First off, the results will let you know what the current pH is and if you need to adjust or not. Learn how to test compost pH here.
By Amy Grant
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Composting In An Apartment: Can You Compost On A BalconyComposting in an apartment or other small space comes with some challenges, but it can be done. Taking some simple steps can greatly reduce your waste profile and help the health of our planet. Click here to learn about different urban composting methods for small spaces.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What To Do With Compost – Learn About Compost Uses In The GardenCreating compost out of kitchen and yard waste is a great way to be more environmentally sustainable. But if you’re wondering, “where do I put compost,” you may need some guidance on what to do next. There are many things you can do with that compost. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Know When Compost Is Ready: Key Signs Your Homemade Garden Gold Is FinishedAvoid using homemade compost before it's ready by learning the key maturity signs to check for.
By Susan Albert
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Earthworms In Soil: Learn About The Benefits Of Garden WormsWorms play an important part in soil construction and recycling of organic waste. Learn more about the benefits of garden worms in this article and how to use them for creating healthy soil and plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Compost Tea Recipe: How To Make Compost TeaCompost tea is a great way to improve the overall health of your plants and crops. This article has information on making compost tea to use as fertilizer for plants. Read this article to learn more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Compost Greenhouse Heat Source – Heating A Greenhouse With CompostWhat if you could use compost as a heat source? Can you warm a greenhouse with compost, for instance? Yes, heating a greenhouse with compost is a possibility, and using compost in greenhouses as a heat source has been around awhile. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Is My Compost Dead: Tips For Reviving Old CompostCompost heaps tend to be situated out of the way in the landscape. As a result, they often get forgotten and neglected, leading to dry, moldy and just plain old material. Can you revitalize old compost? Find out in the following article. Click here for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Home Brew Composting Info – Can You Compost Spent GrainsHome brewers often treat the leftover spent grains as a waste product. Can you compost spent grains? The good news is yes, but you need to manage the compost carefully to avoid a smelly mess. Learn how to do this in the following article.
By Bonnie L. Grant

