Composting Pros and Cons of Composting: Is Composting Waste Important? Jenny Graham, March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 When looking at the pros and cons of composting, the numerous benefits far outweigh the potential drawbacks. Start turning your organic waste into a valuable, nutrient-rich soil amendment, often referred to as black gold. Pros and Cons of Composting According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Composting is nature’s way of… Continue Reading
Composting Can I plant Directly Into Compost? No Dig Gardening Guide Jenny Graham, February 23, 2024 Gardening season is upon us and it may have you wondering, can I plant directly into compost? Let’s dig in and talk about this popular planting method. Can I Plant Directly Into Compost Yes, you can plant directly into pure compost. Many no-till gardeners successfully plant directly into compost. There… Continue Reading
Composting Starting Seeds in Compost for Your Vegetable Garden Donna Larson, January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 Gardeners often ask if starting seeds in compost works since it seems to be the least expensive option at the garden center. Let’s go through the benefits … Continue Reading
Composting Do Compost Bins Smell? Stop Your Stinky Compost Problem Now Jenny Graham, January 11, 2024January 10, 2024 Have you been wanting to make homemade compost but ae wondering, do compost bins smell? Let’s take a closer look at the stinky compost problem. Why Do Compost Bins Smell Bad? If you build a compost heap correctly you shouldn’t have to ask, do compost bins smell bad? Your… Continue Reading
Composting The Different Types of Compost: How to Make Compost Jenny Graham, January 4, 2024January 3, 2024 When it comes to the different types of compost there are several to consider for use in the vegetable garden. Here, we will cover the different types of compost such as: organic matter compost, farmyard manure, green manure, vermicomposting, and mushroom compost. Additionally, we will learn the composting process and… Continue Reading
Composting What Plants Like Chicken Manure and How to Safely Use It Jenny Graham, December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 Organic gardeners often want to know what plants like chicken manure and how to safely use it in the vegetable garden. We will cover what plants like chicken manure and which don’t like chicken manure. The why, when, and how much poultry manure to use, composting it, and the safe… Continue Reading
Composting Can You Compost Paper Plates? The Eco-friendly Truth Donna Larson, November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 Are you attempting to gather materials for your compost heap and wondering can you compost paper plates? Yes, let’s look at the breakdown. Continue Reading
Composting Compost Comparison: Cow Manure Vs Mushroom Compost Donna Larson, November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Cow manure vs mushroom compost is the most common question they have to decide upon when preparing their growing spaces. Let’s take a closer look at each … Continue Reading