If you’re reading this, you agree that compost is the best way to enrich your flower beds by providing essential nutrients for optimal plant growth and longevity.  However, there are many different compost types, either that you can make at home or buy commercially. So, knowing what you need can be a bit overwhelming.  In…

You need patience to compost.  And you need more patience to compost in the winter!  The cold weather slows down the decomposition, making you wait even longer for your soil supplement.  But what if you don’t want to wait that long? Are there ways to speed up composting in winter? Yes!  I’ve got tips and…

As gardeners and food growers, we often look for a natural substance to boost our vegetable or garden plant growth.  Humic acid compost tea is one of those fantastic substances! It can significantly benefit your plant’s nutrient uptake and retain nutrients in the soil. Here’s everything you need to know… What Is Humic Acid? Humic…

You probably know that composting is an environmentally friendly thing to do.  But composting in a city environment can be a struggle.  Certain constraints make it less easy for city dwellers than those of us who live in a more rural setting. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do it! There are lots of composting…

If you’re thinking of getting a compost bin, it can be tricky to figure out how big your composter needs to be. What if you get one too small, and your composting efforts never succeed? On the other hand, if you have limited space, you don’t want one that’s too big. And what’s the most…

It’s the question on everyone’s mind as they start composting: when will I get to use my compost?  Frustratingly, there isn’t a simple answer. You could be lucky enough to have finished compost in less than a month, or you might need to wait a whole year or longer.  Some factors influencing how long it…

Whether you make your own homegrown compost or get store-bought compost, at some point, you will need to store it for later use.  Compost is a continually decomposing product, giving it finite shelf life. Imagine going to the effort of making all that wonderful compost, only for it to become useless!  But storing it correctly will…

Looking to start composting but don’t know where to start? Check out these 10 amazing books about composting! Composting is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment, and these books will teach you everything you need to know about how to start composting at home. From how to get going,…

The big day has arrived… I can see the big smile on your face as you proudly take possession of that new compost bin. Your backyard is hardly complete without some kind of compost pile. But one of the first big questions gardeners ask is “where to put their compost bin”. You might think this…

You may have heard that worms are useful little critters to have in your compost. They can play an important part by helping to decompose waste products. But do you need to add more worms to compost to achieve good composting? When I first started composting this question got me curious… Do I need to…