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No yard is too small for compost! Whether you have a balcony, backyard, or an empty room, you can convert old waste into this humus-rich amendment. Gather your kitchen scraps and get ready to compost with these seven expert tips from backyard composter Jerad Bryant.
Young or old, composting is a wonderful way to observe natural processes, address food waste, and build healthy soils. It helps us participate in our foodways from start to finish. It’s easy, inexpensive, and productive. And there are tons of ways to involve your budding naturalist. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in ideas to inspire kids to create their own garden gold.
If you’ve had problems with plant diseases, you may think putting compost in the oven or microwave is a quick fix cure. Sterile means pathogen-free, right? Well, things are a bit more complicated than that. Former organic farmer and soil expert Logan Hailey explains the nuances of home-sterilizing compost and the science behind pathogen-free compost.
Can you compost in the winter? Contrary to popular belief, even gardeners in cold regions can! Here’s our complete guide to the process.
There are tons of DIY composting styles you can employ in your garden. Learn about them, and how to build a DIY compost bin system here!
Leaf mold is easily one of the best compost options you can put into use in your garden. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay explains what leaf mold is and how to make it!
More people are hearing about bokashi composting, but what is it, how does it work, and is it really compost? We explain it all in our guide!
Looking to up your composting game by adding citrus, but aren't sure if it's the safe or effective thing to do? In this article, we examine if you should be using citrus in your composting pile. We examine if it's safe to use Oranges, Lemons, Limes and other types of citrus in your garden. as well as the benefits they may offer.
Worm towers are in-ground permanent solutions for processing food scraps and other waste products. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains how worm towers work and how to make your own at home.
Once your worm composting bin is full, it's time to start harvesting worm castings. But how? Worm expert and founder of Urban Worm Company Steve Churchill teaches you 4 easy harvesting methods.
Choosing the right worms is essential to successful worm composting. Learn what types of composting worms work best in your worm bin and why you can't use regular garden worms to recycle organic waste in this guide by Urban Worm Company Founder and worm expert Steve Churchill.
Have you ever wondered what to feed worms to make epic vermicompost? Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen lists several options that go beyond basic kitchen scraps.