2 Good reasons to compost + bonus

Most reasons to compost fall into 2 categories, both of which impact the environment:  Reducing waste Improving our soil. Reducing Waste  Yard and kitchen waste accounts for approximately 30% of our landfills.  The standard means of disposal for most yard and food waste include landfilling and incineration. These practices are not as environmentally or economically [...]

Intro to Compost

Composting is the decomposition of plants and other organic materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is full of nutrients.  It is a natural soil amendment that is excellent for adding to houseplants, enriching garden soil and planting beds. It is the way nature is designed to recycle.  In the natural world, composting [...]

Worm bins

My favorite way to compost is also the easiest way. Vermicomposting, or composting with worms, is easy and inexpensive to set up. Below are my favorite type of worm bins

Chosing the best Compost Bin for you

Choosing a compost bin system can be confusing. There are piles, bins, tumblers etc. The best choice for you depends on how you will use it and what amount of effort you will put into it. Dummy copy, add more later.

Building a Compost System

Whatever you decide to use for your compost system. It could be a covered pile, a handmade bin system , a store bought bin or a tumbler….

Red worms

Try using red worms…more info to come

Creating a compost system

Either a pile, a store-bought container or a container you’;ve made at home.