Gardening is an ancient activity that has been around for a long time.  And of course, there are a few myths, old wives’ tales, and half-truths about how to compost different materials. Composting with oak leaves is one topic that produces endless debate among gardeners. But what is conjecture, and what is the truth about…

If it’s organic, it will eventually rot! When I first started composting, I was endlessly questioning whether something could be thrown in the compost bin. The list seems endless 🙂 If you’ve been scratching your head about what you can compost. In that case, this extensive list of composting ingredients will point you in the…

Do you compost? If so, do you ever toss in a tea bag or two? Tea is an excellent nitrogen source for your compost pile, and this organic material will quickly break down. However, tea “bags” are another story. The bags that hold the leaves can be made of different materials, and some are not…

Understanding if and how you should use ashes in compost can be confusing. For example, you hear a lot of gardeners using ashes as fertilizer in the soil. So should you just throw it directly onto earth, or is it better to put it in compost? And if you regularly use a fireplace or stove,…

Knowing what materials to put into compost can be a headache at times. When I started composting, I remember trying to figure out the perfect ingredients for my compost heap and whether certain materials would do good or bad! And it can be frustrating trying to find that information. So in an effort to provide…

Confused about compost starters ? I certainly was when I first heard about them. When you begin composting, you might notice after a few weeks that your compost doesn’t seem to be turning into “compost” ! So you get frustrated and start looking for solutions to “speed up” your organic rotting experiment. This is when…

If, like myself, you compost a lot of your kitchen waste, you inevitably ask yourself whether you can compost dairy products like cheese, cream, or even milk. After all… All food is organic and ends up rotting… Right?  So can you compost dairy products? Dairy seems to be one of the food types that traditional…

​Most people recommend against the addition of bread to a compost pile. But stale bread is organic just like any other kitchen waste, and rots just the same. This can leave people wondering if it’s really a good idea to include bread, or if they should leave it out altogether. So, can you compost bread?…

Finding a good source of brown (carbon rich) material for your compost bin can be tricky at times. Below I’m going to help you identify the best brown composting materials that are commonly available. As a composter you should have some knowledge about the organic brown ingredients needed for your compost bin. Having a good…

I admit it… I like to cook. And I reckon I put onions in just about everything I make! What’s a Bolognese sauce without onions… Eh? So as a result I have my fair share of vegetable scraps. And as a keen composter I obviously began to wonder whether I can put onions in my…