Compost and worm bins are popular methods for getting rid of waste. These types of bins ultimately create compost, which is organic material that can help plants grow. Repurposing waste in order to help our plants grow is a win-win, don’t you think? You may be wondering: Can I put moldy food in my compost…
Composting is such an amazing concept; by using your own home’s waste, nutrient-rich soil is created that can be used in so many areas of life. Unfortunately, many who would love to compost simply do not have the time or resources needed to do so effectively. However, easier methods of composting are available that can…
One of the most popular questions I see from new gardeners is how to fill a new raised bed with soil. Many different methods are out there that work great! Everyone has different opinions and different materials available. I have researched a great deal to find how others have filled raised beds. Here are the…
Many different ways exist to create compost and it all starts with how the compost will be contained. After doing some research, I realized many questions come up about covering or not covering a compost pile and everyone seems to have a different opinion. I have been creating my own compost for quite a few…
Starting a garden can be a bit overwhelming. Many beginner gardeners get caught up in thinking that creating a garden will take a great deal of time and money. I’m here to tell you that gardening doesn’t have to take much time or money! When gardeners are resourceful and research well, they can easily grow…
If asked, our four-year-old would probably say that the most important necessities to make plants grow are water and sunlight. While this is true, we cannot forget another top, but not as obvious, aspect of a successful garden: soil. When a garden’s soil is healthy, its plants are healthy. When a garden’s soil is depleted,…
When I was new to composting, I was concerned about the normality of mold in my compost. I did quite a bit of research and asked other gardeners in forums about this. They gave me accurate answers and as time goes on, I have realized that mold is part of the composting process. So why…
When starting a garden for the first time, one of the first questions you may ask is if you should build a raised garden bed or start your plants right in the ground. Many different factors may influence your decision on this, so I have gathered as much useful information as possible to help you…
When I first started composting, I admit that I had no idea what I was doing. I had to learn a lot through research and trial and error. A great deal of information is out there about adding the most beneficial materials to a compost and mixing it at certain, various times. Turning compost can…
A landscaping company in our town recently experienced a bad fire and we learned it originated in their large piles of organic matter. This caused my wife and me to wonder if our own compost pile could ever catch fire, so I did some research to find out. So can a compost pile catch on fire? …
