Posts Tagged ‘compost’
Infographic: Choosing the Best Compost Method
What is the best compost method? In this infographic, discover the methods successful composters are using in their homes and gardens.
Read MoreFaster Compost with the Berkeley Method
Often when gardeners make compost, we pile up materials in fall, hope for the best, and come back 6 months later. If it’s not done yet, we water, turn, and wait more. It works. But what if you want faster compost?
Read MoreSheet Mulching Tutorial: How to Start a Garden Without Tilling or Digging
Starting a garden from scratch can be a miserable experience, especially if the ground is hard and the area you want to use is full of grass or weeds. But how can you start a garden without tilling or digging to prepare the area? The answer is sheet mulching, and in this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you…
Read MoreSheet Mulching vs Lasanga Gardening
What’s the difference between lasagna gardening and sheet mulching? Here’s a quick look at the similarities and differences.
Read MoreRake & Roll! Composting Giveaway
Fall is coming to western NC. The morning air is crisp, and the leaves are hinting of colorful changes ahead. To celebrate fall’s arrival, we’re doing a big composting giveaway here on the blog. The Rake & Roll Composting Giveaway ended Monday, Sept. 19., 2016. Update: The winner has been drawn! Thank you to everyone who entered and shared…
Read MoreWhat to Do About Composting Maybes
When you are composting, you may find yourself asking, “Can I compost this?” more and more often. And you’ll probably find Let’s take bread as an example. If you do a quick search online you’ll find that some experts say, Sure, you can! Other sources say, No way! What do you do with a composting maybe?
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