Vermicomposting is the mechanism of using worms in a compost bin to help to speed up the conversion of organic waste material to usable, nutrient-rich compost. There are several criteria you need to consider when first setting up a compost bin that you want to use to house worms to assist with the decomposition of …
Have you ever considered composting but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re concerned about the smell? Or where to put your compost? Then composting with a compost tumbler may be your solution. It’s an inexpensive and environmentally friendly way to reduce waste in the environment and make your own nutrient-rich compost. This article …
If you’ve read many of my posts you’ll know that I have a penchant for composting just about anything I can get my hands on. If it holds still long enough, it’ll probably end up in my pile. While this makes my life pretty difficult when it’s time to sift and spread compost, it does …
When you are creating your compost bin using any waste that you may have lying around you need to be careful what you throw in. Many times, you may be surprised to find that people are not always aware of how things need to be thrown away. Almost every piece of composting material needs to …
When you are composting everything in your house that can be broken down through natural processes you may be surprised when you hold some paper towels in your hand. These are things that can quickly cause your dustbin to fill up, making you use several trash bags. Most compost lovers quickly reach the stage where …
Your compost bin is one of the most ecologically diverse locations that you will have in your entire home, with many people not always realizing just how amazing it is. When you start working with your compost bin, if it is outside somewhere, you need to be aware of what is happening. Part of this …
When you have been composting for years on end you will eventually start gathering a large amount of compost. This is what will become the lifeblood of what you are going to use to make your entire garden flourish and become the greatest it can be. However, knowing just when to start mixing in the …
Composting is an amazing method for converting biomass into a nutrient-rich medium that nourishes your plants, protects them from disease, and ensures a bountiful harvest. For home gardeners, one of the most abundant sources of biomass comes from weeds that are regularly removed from the garden. For many gardeners using weeds in their compost is …
We all LOVE fruit. It’s the most primordial and instinctively delicious food there is. Like most people, I’ve been guilty of leaving it out on the counter one too many days, only to find it moldy and swarming with fruit flies! Honestly, I hate to admit it, but I’ve even had similar experiences with moldy …
When a gardener digs into their soil and finds worms squirming around, they know they’ve got fertile grounds. These wiggly blind creatures are representative of healthy soils because of their relationship to the natural cycle of decomposition. They consume complex organic materials and turn them into plant-available nutrients infused with beneficial organisms. So when you …