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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Skip the Messy Compost Pile: This Cheap DIY System Is So Easy and Looks Way Better ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You don't need power tools or a massive budget to make great soil. Here is how to create a tidy, low-effort compost system this spring. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Allie Kerkhoff ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WXHn3fqLNU4Lz2okPQ4sbQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Leaf Mold vs. Composting – Where Should You Leave the Leaves? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Stop bagging up leaves! They make great compost. Or, for a long-term soil conditioner, try making leaf mold. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Composting Basics]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fb2s4eAiZG2ZqYhXe4iG3e-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8 Ways To Speed Up Composting: Easy Solutions For An Organic Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Homemade compost is a mainstay of organic gardening, but it can take a year or more to develop. Learn how to accelerate composting, without sacrificing quality. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ info@gardeningknowhow.com (Bonnie L. Grant) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cVudeUvCKQTN4AL6CzRvJe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Urban Composting Guide: How To Compost In The Middle Of The City ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Urban composting does not have to be daunting. You can compost in the city, and maybe even try some urban worm composting! ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZdLKpRZ6icHF7UnzRNEooS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Reduce Food Waste In Landfills By Composting ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Click here to learn how to reduce food waste in landfills by composting as well as info on what happens to food in landfills. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gt7zBnzXtzZV546a4Grvte-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ In-Garden Composting Techniques And Tips ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Click here to learn how to compost directly in the garden as well as some in-garden compost techniques. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ry7XuRfGHnRj87uV8j7nDB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Compost Spreading Tools For Farmers And Gardeners ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:02:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Albert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/USyLXUSMbKfa5iUYRCASFf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When And How To Harvest Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ How do you harvest compost? Click the following to find out. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ezNVCpxRpdjnRZtKx6nwSf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Add Compost To Established Garden Beds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:03:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V6d6pkXKGHaz5bRtLeUCcM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Compost In A 5 Gallon Bucket ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:03:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XAwtpFAxEydLGEmBUCaCfa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Make Compost In-Ground ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YSikLprg8QCkeCUqVykSuc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Compost Bag DIY - Can You Make Compost In A Bag ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary H. Dyer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yrMWiej96UQm3VYWmLahWj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Add As You Go Composting - What Is Passive Composting ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What is passive composting? It is add as you go composting, and the process is as it sounds. Read on to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mzbr4A4HW8B83kEnjTjBmL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Balcony Composting Info – Can You Compost On A Balcony ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUumdmNyaBsoa9Y5aDZNqG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Drunken Composting – How To Make Drunken Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SAsKoCf2kRDiMEjW3P7EkD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is My Compost Dead: Tips For Reviving Old Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Compost 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BHZMCjiHuqwdeoTXbg7QSZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Using Compost In Gardens – How Much Compost Is Enough ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The appropriate amount of compost for plants depends on certain factors. To learn how much compost is enough, click this article. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sZ86uacJhARwwRoebYvU5L-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Compact Compost Solutions: Composting With Limited Room ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Becca Badgett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lw8bfgU8HqHipF8RogSYsd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting In An Apartment: Can You Compost On A Balcony ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Composting 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i7dc8Rjzth95QLtbnnv5L6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is My Compost pH Too High: What Should The pH Of Compost Be ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Have 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oLDLVF47p7wG2K6fdzZ4TN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Keeping Compost Bins Clean: How To Clean A Compost Bin ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keeping Compost Bins Clean: How To Clean A Compost Bin ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ikHKVDQ5j3RVJib3D2q37-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Compost Greenhouse Heat Source – Heating A Greenhouse With Compost ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/compost-greenhouse-heat.htm</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ What 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. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2020 22:00:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:20:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V9vMdkgPSpUmXkT33aUqJn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What To Do With Compost – Learn About Compost Uses In The Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Creating 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Dycm3Vd4PriDidwujx56-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Know When Compost Is Ready: Key Signs Your Homemade Garden Gold Is Finished ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Avoid using homemade compost before it's ready by learning the key maturity signs to check for. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Albert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UMPS5SnLr9oZAsCAxcnDAd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Compost And Slugs – Are Slugs Good For Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It may seem odd, but slugs are actually valuable in certain ways, especially when it comes to composting. In fact, slugs in compost should be welcomed, not shunned. Here we explore the idea of compost and slugs and provide helpful tips for managing compost slugs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:00:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:27:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary H. Dyer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5AK32EviG4qvnGDDLpF8M8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Leaf Mold: What Makes Leaf Mold Compost So Special ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What is leaf mold? Leaf mold compost is a simple process that allows you to break down your fallen leaves for future use in gardens and flower beds. Click the following article for more information on using leaf mold for soil. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Becca Badgett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/upgS6vtVLpfQKfKyd2cCqK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tips For Using Compost Tea – How Do I Apply Compost Tea To My Plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Most of us have heard of the benefits of compost, but do you know how to use compost tea? It is one of the easier fertilizing methods and can even be made from household items like kitchen scraps. Click here for info on compost tea applications and other tips. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EzJGtX7MFhYhjNSQ6eG6Kg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bokashi Compost Info: How To Make Fermented Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Have you always wanted to try composting but simply do not have the space? If so, then bokashi composting may be for you. To learn more about bokashi fermenting methods, click on the following article and get started. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Darcy Larum ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gWW6AKY98PiXGsdNDBdtAj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Compost vs. Humus: Why Is Humus Important In The Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ One myth that we need to stop feeding or circulating is the one where we declare that compost is humus. So "what is the difference between humus and compost?" and "how is humus used in gardens?" you ask? Click here to get the dirt about compost vs. humus. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shelley Pierce ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NjciyTpcwUSrpBoFTp6dDH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pit Composting In Gardens: Can You Dig Holes In Garden For Food Scraps ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many people compost in one way or another. What if you don?t have room for a compost pile or your municipality doesn?t have a composting program? Can you dig holes in the garden for food scraps? If so, how do you compost in a hole in the ground? Find out here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ruPaaa7mdCYSQDUhuNfyGg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Fruit And Vegetable Waste – Should You Cut Up Compost Scraps ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Should you cut up compost scraps? Shredding scraps for composting is a common practice, but you may have wondered if this practice is necessary or even effective. Click this article to find out more about composting fruit and vegetable waste. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5gYRP8gDbTqXUUevMqinn3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Learn About Fast Ways To Compost: Tips On How To Make Compost Faster ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Making kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost faster can be done with a few tips and some good practices. Let's learn how to make compost faster and have a good cycle of consistent plant material with the information found in this article. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M39y3DRaKKRVBie3W7gv4C-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Compost Is Too Hot: What To Do About Overheated Compost Piles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The optimum temperature for compost to process is 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 C). In sunny hot climates where the pile hasn't been turned recently, higher temperatures can happen. Can compost get too hot? Find out here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wdHMkTRVjVdY5fFCkDmiET-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Structures: Learn About Turning Units For Composts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fejKJgjxg6mf2qCMfAuNhk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Ericaceous Compost: Information And Plants For Acidic Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The term "Ericaceous" refers to a family of plants in the Ericaceae family - plants that grow primarily in infertile or acidic growing conditions. But what is ericaceous compost? Read this article to learn more about ericaceous compost. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary H. Dyer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/udopGYTXro5iASyk4SpMSD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Trench Composting: Learn About Creating Compost In A Pit ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/trench-composting.htm</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Composting 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary H. Dyer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gzTKCCCde9AVQRphT69JhH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Managing Compost Odors: How To Keep An Odorless Compost Bin ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Keeping an odorless compost bin takes a little effort. Managing compost odors means balancing the nitrogen and carbon in the material and keeping the pile moderately moist and aerated. Click here for more information to avoid stinky compost. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pLM9wpfRcoD796L8EN6smj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My Compost Tea Stinks: What To Do When Compost Tea Smells Bad ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Using compost with water as an extract for plants has been used for hundreds of years. Today, most people make brewed compost tea rather than an extract. But what happens if your compost tea smells bad? Click here to find out. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oU7ppYURVdcV4iSMMEqQak-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Are Vegetables Popping Up In Compost Pile? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Occasionally, errant veggies or other plants pop up in compost. While of no particular concern, some folks are a bit disquieted by this and wonder how to prevent seeds from sprouting in their compost. This article will help with that. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kg3ej4mG3CWdB6D5Z3T32H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardening With Compost: How Compost Helps Plants And Soil ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Most of us have heard that gardening with compost is a good thing, but what specifically are the benefits of composting, and how does compost help? In what way is garden compost beneficial? Read this article to find out. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fMzmZJW4v8rsHFVheinSxV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Compost At Home: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Composting is an affordable, sustainable solution for creating the best possible soil improver. Discover your ideal method, steps for success, and how to get the most out of your homemade black gold. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Melanie Griffiths ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rxeXJ38nLwajxW5idbbBY4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Start A Compost Bin Or Pile In Your Backyard – Everything You Need To Know ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/starting-compost-pile.htm</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Composting is great for your garden and easy to learn. Start a compost pile or bin today with our expert step-by-step guide. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jb3XNQ2x2VyamN4cc7sp4h-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dealing With Flies In The Compost: Should I Have A Lot Of Flies In My Compost? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your compost bin is filled with kitchen scraps, manure, and other spoiled vegetable matter, so a logical question would be, "Should I have a lot of flies in my compost?" The answer is yes and no. Read more here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2014 18:18:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:44:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Baley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A8KVGFF5pZ7R2TfDXCRada-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can Compost Be Used As Mulch: Information On Using Compost As Garden Mulch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What is the difference between compost and mulch, and can you use compost as mulch in the garden? To learn the answers to these questions, and more, read this article to find out. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Baley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c8GG9W3gS6jZhKiEDqGBXX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Indoor Composting Made Simple: Eco-Friendly Space-Saving Ideas for Turning Scraps into Gold ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/making-compost-indoors.htm</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don’t let a lack of outdoor space stop you from going green. You can turn your kitchen waste to good use from your countertop, using these indoor composting ideas for small spaces ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:08:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:26:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rLmnpEmaUYVesEzC8omL6j-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Are Soldier Flies: Help For Larva Found In Compost Piles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While they may be ugly and unsettling to see, soldier flies in compost are actually beneficial. Continue reading this article to learn about soldier flies and all the good they can do. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:53:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:48:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Baley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TEMryKtZDY4fpnYnmWMzUf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Where Do Pot Worms Come From - Compost Garden Soil Has Worms ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While not a direct threat to compost, finding pot worms wriggling around means other beneficial worms aren't well. Changing the conditions of the compost may be required. This article has more information. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:35:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:55:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Baley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mjBheitGBbdoz9phr2nSL6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Winter Composting: How To Keep Compost Over Winter ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A healthy compost pile needs to be kept up all year long, including winter. Keep reading this article for tips on winter composting so you can take advantage of its beneficial uses in the garden. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:19:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:53:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Patterson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WdB9yS4viPkaabmvXjpz5c-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Compost Enhancing Bacteria: Information On Beneficial Bacteria Found In Garden Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Most bacteria found in compost are responsible for breaking down organic matter. As such they are considered beneficial and necessary for healthy compost. Read this article to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 13:09:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:54:47 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Patterson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7sDyfqDP8Acuu3hZyGEfPS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lasagna Composting - How To Layer Sod For A Lasagna Compost Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sod layering, like lasagna composting, is an easy way to break down grass and turn the area into a planting bed. Learning how to layer sod in compost is simple. Read the following article to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 17:16:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:12:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CMoCeDDUqVtzWR5NuE62Da-1280-80.jpg">
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