Composting Knowledge

Happy New Year, fellow gardeners! There's no better time to refresh our gardening practices as we flip the calendar to a new year. Today, let’s dive into the world of composting and explore some fresh ideas and tips to help...

If you're an experienced gardener, you will likely agree that composting is one of the best ways to enrich your garden soil, while minimizing waste at the same time. It’s simply a win-win! To prove my point, I will share...

Hey garden lovers! Are you looking to give your plants extra love while reducing waste?  Composting is the way to go. As someone who’s got a bit of experience with plants, I can tell you that composting is one of...

Did you know that one-third of all food produced globally goes to waste? That’s billions of tons of food contributing to overflowing landfills and greenhouse gas emissions. But here’s the good news: with small changes, you can make a significant...

If you’re looking to reduce waste while giving your plants a quick nutrient boost, composting is definitely the way to go. Today, I’m excited to share some fun and simple DIY kitchen compost bin ideas - that will hopefully help...

Fellow gardening enthusiasts! If you’re like me, you might have dabbled in composting and relished in the satisfaction of turning kitchen scraps into “black gold” for your garden.  Most gardeners know about browns (carbon) and greens (nitrogen), while achieving the...

Many avid gardeners I know are fans of composting - reveling in the earthy aroma of decomposing matter. For garden lovers, composting can be a rewarding process that transforms kitchen scraps and waste into black gold for your plants. Before...

Many gardeners typically tuck their tools away and dream of spring harvest as the first frost of winter settles. But what if I told you that winter is actually the ideal time to keep your composting game strong?  Composting in...

Fellow gardeners, you will likely agree with me - watching your kitchen scraps transform into rich, dark compost is truly satisfying! Composting is a truly rewarding gardening activity. But once you have finished composting, what’s next? Well, the possibilities are...

As a gardening enthusiast, I can tell you firsthand that composting is a great way to reduce waste and nourish your garden, too. You might be surprised at how many household items can be used in the compost bin. As...

As fall sets in and the trees start to shed their leaves, it’s also the perfect time for composting. If you’re an outdoor lover or green thumb, you will know this is the best time to start enriching  your garden...

As an advocate for better gardening and sustainable practices, I have been working towards more eco-friendly ways to grow and harvest over the years. With composting at the heart of my gardening journey, I would like to share some of...

Fruit and Vegetable Scraps: Fruit & vegetable peels and scraps will add nutrients to the compostTea & Coffee:Loose tea and coffee grounds.Meal Leftovers:Small quantities of prepared foods like grains, egg shells, fish scraps, meat scraps, sauces, & dairy products (cheese,...

Soil amendments play a crucial role in enriching and balancing soil, providing essential nutrients, improving drainage, and promoting overall plant health. However, with a multitude of options available, selecting the right soil amendments can be overwhelming. In this guide, we'll explore...

Seasoned gardeners will be the first to tell you about the immense value of healthy compost. Compost is the end product resulting from recycling waste, such as food scraps and grass clippings - into nutrient-dense organic matter that nourishes soil...

If you’re looking for a sustainable, eco-friendly method to grow and maintain your garden, look no further - composting is the answer. Composting turns kitchen scraps into fine dining for plants. It improves the soil’s ability to hold nutrients, delivering...