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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Use Eggshells in the Garden Unless You Add This Simple Ingredient First – It Helps Plants Access Calcium ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Are you using eggshells in garden soil the right way? There’s a simple ingredient you need to add first to unlock the goodness. This five-minute secret turns kitchen scraps into gold ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tyler Schuster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RLDYvQKMtzwUXDVwtPUfuh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is Sourdough Starter the Secret to Supercharging Your Compost Pile? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sourdough starter, a common baking byproduct, often goes unused and builds up. Yet that thick mixture could transform into a surprising ally for your compost. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Plants That Like Coffee Grounds: Perk Up These Key Plants & Shrubs With A Cup Of Joe – Plus, Why They Enjoy The Caffeine Boost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You’re not the only one who can benefit from a shot of caffeine! Meet the 7 plants that like coffee grounds and find out why (and how) they can benefit from the added caffeine boost ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Janey Goulding ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m2hcU97Q2wY9BV7mtM2dz5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Paper: A Complete Guide To Transforming Different Types Into Garden Gold ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Reduce waste and learn the secrets of composting paper at home with our guide to demystifying which types can enrich your garden – and which to avoid. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZyqzKb7kFTkkDt4E7rS7sG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What To Do With Eggshells Before Composting Them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What To Do With Eggshells Before Composting Them ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GtXF9jQ2nGc7TgttAkZuk3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is Mushroom Compost Good For All Plants? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mushroom compost is great for some plants, but some dislike it. Learn which plants would rather not get a dose of mushroom compost. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eChUHfGe4kCQ53F2A4sY9J-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What To Do With Compostable Containers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ One of the largest pollutants of our planet is plastic. Click here to learn what to do with compostable packaging. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oBytYp8yAkYRiEQTqxnjBJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Yard Waste - Ways To Compost Garden Waste ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can you compost yard waste? Yes, you can compost yard waste together with kitchen waste as long as you look out for weeds and maintain a proper balance. If you are ready to use yard waste as compost, read on. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:08:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Teo Spengler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MUZm9QamsAf4ma3Lrfa6oE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Wood Chips - Tips For Composting Wood Chips ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Are wood chips good for compost? The answer is a definite maybe. Read on to learn most about composting wood chips. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:09:09 +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/bfuEjiKdNM6EVXJcY558T6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Straw - Is It Safe To Put Straw In Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Kitchen scraps are always a winner, but you may wonder, "can I compost straw?" Read on to learn about adding straw to your compost pile. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a6W4ikTqmA6bdjQyjxQ34T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can I Compost My Weeds - Putting Weeds In The Compost Bin ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can I compost my weeds? This is a typical question for beginner composters. The question is important because when adding compost to your garden beds you run the risk of introducing unwanted plants. The secret is to ensure that no viable weed seeds or roots survive the process. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oi6VTbWwpdCPgaB6L8vAvS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Wine: Learn About Wine’s Effect On Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ know all about composting veggie peels and fruit cores, but what about composting wine? Some people swear that wine is good for compost piles, but wine’s effect on compost likely depends on how much you are adding. For more information, 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/oBtGsByu9kv9kBFBhh75Lk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Home Brew Composting Info – Can You Compost Spent Grains ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Home 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bonnie L. Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/h4VaSvUCmQnGkYkdhWroCK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Liquid Composting Tips: Can You Compost Liquids ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Most of us have at least a general idea of composting, but can you compost liquids? A good “cooking” compost pile should actually be kept moist, so liquid composting makes sense and can keep the pile of other items wet. Learn about composting liquids in this article. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Soap – Is Soap Bad For Compost Heaps ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can You Compost Soap – Is Soap Bad For Compost Heaps ]]>
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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/TT5p6huv2FrbUHEwTUR4EZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Potato Peelings: How Do You Compost Potato Skins ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Perhaps you've heard composting potato peelings is not a good idea. While you need to be careful when adding potato peels to compost piles, composting potato peelings is beneficial. So why the controversy? Click this article 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/WzBhTZdVRC4iGD4snwRFwB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can Bread Be Composted: Tips For Composting Bread ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tonya Barnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ehwv3L3R8NbCBPTVtt5zi4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What To Do With Sunflower Hulls – Adding Sunflower Hulls In Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For many home growers, the garden simply would not be complete without the addition of sunflowers. Sunflower seeds, when used in bird feeders, also attract a wide array of wildlife. But what can you do with all those leftover sunflower hulls? Click here to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tonya Barnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kXio6Cq3Fmb5Hua9dpBNJN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Leather – How To Compost Leather Scraps ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you do crafts or have a business that leaves behind lots of leather scraps, you may be wondering how to repurpose those leftovers. Can you compost leather? Take a look at the pros and cons of putting leather into your compost pile by clicking here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2019 21:05:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:27:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Becca Badgett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WwLF4H7fSY4MetJGNtsoR8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is Bird Poop Good For Plants – Can You Compost Bird Droppings ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Is bird poop good for plants? The easy answer is yes. The easiest and safest way to take advantage of the benefits of bird poop is to compost bird droppings before you add them to the soil. How to compost bird droppings? Click here for helpful information. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 13:12:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:27:21 +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/RttfohNL5Dj5z5onrAhBBk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can Beer Be Composted: A Guide To Composting Leftover Beer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can you compost beer? Maybe a better question is should you compost beer? Does beer in compost add anything to the pile? Turns out that composting leftover beer has a few surprising advantages. Click on the following article to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:27:34 +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/HbNivcmrM2eSNvsZAULiCJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Growing Plants For Compost: Plants To Grow For The Compost Pile ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing plants for the compost pile instead of just throwing in your kitchen waste is next level composting. Turning your food waste into nutrients is a great way to reuse and recycle, but try growing specific plants to make your compost even richer. Learn here in this article. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 01:00:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:42:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ki7HsXacxYZpGq6VudgKx6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Vegetable Oil In Compost Bins: Should You Compost Leftover Cooking Oil ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Composting is big and for good reason, but sometimes the rules about what is compostable can be confusing. For instance, can vegetable oil be composted? Learn more about adding vegetable oil to compost in this article. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2017 13:03:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:47:55 +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/GBXydVst2TSfmsh8z9UkeY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Using Lobster Shells In The Garden: Learn How To Compost Lobster Shells ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lobster byproducts are legally dumped back into the ocean or used in the production of compost. Many lobster producers in Maine and Canada have jumped on the compost bandwagon. Want to learn more about composting lobsters shells? Click here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Darcy Larum ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4sENgar2irkJsEYgjTSbRA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can I Compost Peanut Shells – Tips On Composting Peanut Shells ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Composting is the gardening gift that keeps on giving. You get rid of your old scraps and in return you get rich growing medium. But not everything is ideal for composting. Click this article to learn more about putting peanut shells in compost. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2017 17:00:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:48:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Baessler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nksSRVhFRrVs3tG246ciWh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Using Diseased Leaves In Compost: Can I Compost Diseased Plant Leaves ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Composting diseased leaves is a controversial subject. Since there are such differing opinions on the matter, gardeners should decide for themselves if adding diseased leaves in compost is right for them. This article explains more. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Darcy Larum ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2vd44qSfTYEXkimFXHPtG5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can I Compost Pickles: Information On How To Compost Pickles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While it is true that any edible kitchen scraps can be added to the compost pile, there are also logical reasons why some things shouldn't be thrown on the pile in large amounts, like pickles. Continue reading to learn about composting pickles. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting With Biosolids: What Are Biosolids And What Are They Used For ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Composting With Biosolids: What Are Biosolids And What Are They Used For ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Styrofoam – Can You Compost Styrofoam ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you don't have a handy facility nearby that deals with the packing material commonly known as styrofoam, what can you do with it? Can you compost styrofoam? Find out the answer to this question and learn more by clicking on the following 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/GXCSt43hczd9Ynnkf7Kmi7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Bird Feathers: How To Compost Feathers Safely ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Given enough time, things you may consider "garbage" can be turned into pure gold for your garden. We've all heard of composting kitchen scraps and manure, but one compostable you may not think of right away is bird feathers. Learn more here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Liz Baessler ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sT4ecV3TWjDqyV4Yz2RBP5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tips On Composting Spent Hops – Adding Used Hops In Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can you compost hops plants? Composting spent hops, which are nitrogen-rich and very healthy for the soil, really isn't all that different from composting any other green material. Learn about composting hops plants in this article. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2016 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:27:43 +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/MhsuwxhMsCyM89JdWvNinK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Corn Cobs And Husks – Learn How To Compost Corn Plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Composting corn cobs and husks is a sustainable process of turning garbage-bound kitchen leftovers into garden-rich nutrients for your plants. Learn more about how to compost these items for maximum success using the information found in this article. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Victoria Blackstone ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jRufKS4SdujAeLmLvBEva6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Activated Charcoal: Can Charcoal Be Composted For Odor Control ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Using activated charcoal in compost and garden soil is an effective way to neutralize certain chemicals, as the substance can absorb up to 200 times its own weight. It may also help staunch unpleasant aromas. Learn more in this article. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary H. Dyer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k5YtMkzDL8adPKSAq6YFM5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Potato Haulms: Can You Add Potato Tops To Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There 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. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:27:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:41:03 +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/aD8g3nT3H6SNmWWVKT7r9V-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pond Scum Garden Fertilizer: Can You Use Pond Algae For Fertilizer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If 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. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2014 18:29:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:42:09 +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/toRAndcvGRRRjcwkEjpaAZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Human Waste: Using Human Waste As Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In an era of environmental consciousness and sustainable living, it may seem that composting human waste makes sense. The topic is highly debatable, but most experts agree that using human waste as compost is a bad idea. Click here for more info. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2014 18:15:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:42:32 +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/NnMv9Jt8gNGcCEAwtqZGY5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Sweetgum Balls: Learn About Sweetgum Balls In Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sweetgum balls are anything but sweet but the prickly fruit of sweetgum trees. Most people want to know how to get rid of the tree, keep it from fruiting, or if you can compost sweetgum balls. Find out about composting gumballs here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2rrE5XKPYhqYLZmd8aqBxd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Onions: How To Compost Onion Peelings ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can You Compost Onions: How To Compost Onion Peelings ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aygZTMT35YojDhU5Hq2JUP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kitchen Composting: How To Compost Food Scraps From The Kitchen ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you are new to composting, you may wonder how to compost food scraps. There are many ways to begin kitchen waste composting. Start saving scraps and read this article to get started. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2013 18:02:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:48:18 +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/s8Luo6rCaU934LxMmyJxj9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Acorns: Tips On Composting Acorns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Oak trees drop acorns on your yard every fall. Getting rid of them can be painstaking, so composting acorns may be the answer. Read here to learn more and get tips on adding acorns to the compost pile. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:00:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:48:11 +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/Mx55diiU8UvYnGrTe65Nhj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Nuts: Information About Nut Shells In Compost ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ One of the surprising ingredients you can use is nut shells in compost. This article provides information on how to go about composting nuts successfully, so click here for tips on composting nut shells. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Put Dryer Lint In Compost Piles: Learn About Composting Lint From Dryers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Can You Put Dryer Lint In Compost Piles: Learn About Composting Lint From Dryers ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Hay: Learn How To Compost Hay Bales ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Using hay in compost piles has its advantages. Learn what these are to reap the benefits and how to effectively compost hay for use in the garden by reading this article. Click here now for more information. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Baley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ohX4tWdubKQTeJA9AbQKKb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Pine Needles: How To Compost Pine Needles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Pine needles are a great source of organic matter for the garden. But can they be composted? Read this article to find out more about composting pine needles and see if this composting practice is right for you. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackie Carroll ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QtwSsBbjZNp2BXywphBEEg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Adding Hair To Compost: Types Of Hair For Composting ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many things can be composted, but can you compost hair? Yes, you can, and it?s actually not that difficult. For more information on composting hair to use in the garden, read this article. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anne Baley ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Bmjckn45MwhFujBXt3Zi5A-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can You Compost Diapers: Learn About Composting Diapers At Home ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Disposable diapers account for over 7.5 billion pounds of garbage each year, and that?s just here in the U.S. But composting diapers may help reduce this landfill trash. Read this article to learn more. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[  Are Tea Bags Good For Plants? Tips For Composting Tea Bags ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tea bags and plants -- a good way to fertilize if the bags are made from natural fibers and if the plants like a little acid in their soil. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E2tFHquoFk4nHpGD6jNVj8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Fish Waste: Tips On How To Compost Fish Scraps ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-fish-waste.htm</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ While you may not have heard of the practice, composting fish has been around a long time and can be great for plants. To learn more about how to compost fish scraps for your garden, read this article. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Amy Grant ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/35GNgyB74BQnQmNoKXpwV4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Tomato Plants: When To Compost Tomatoes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Should you compost tomatoes? Learn about the pros and cons of composting tomato plants in this article and the best way to compost these plants should you choose to do so in your garden. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Patterson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ftqtjfU9f4VAtEWAYgt7EW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Composting Meat: Can You Compost Meat Scraps ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Most organic materials can be composted safely, but the question of whether to compost meat does come up. The following article has tips on composting meat so you can make the right choice for your situation. ]]>
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