It can be tricky to decide what is the best medium for starting seeds and growing seedlings. You know that compost is a wonderful substance with a multitude of benefits for soil and plant health. But can compost be used for planting seeds? For most of us, the answer isn’t clear. For example, some experts…
Can you grow in compost alone? It’s a fairly common question and a bit of a mystery for most of us. Compost provides so many benefits, so why not just plant directly into compost without soil? Will you end up with more bountiful crops this way? In this article, I’ll explain what you need to…
Perhaps you’re new to composting and are curious about methods other than the traditional bin or open heap. Or maybe you’ve been using the same composting method for years and now want to shake things up. Whatever your situation, I’ll let you into a world of composting options. From jazzed-up compost bins and recipes for…
The demand for high-quality compost in our gardens is a constant challenge for many gardeners, especially those growing food crops. One method of having a continuous supply of nutrient-rich compost is to use a continuous composter. Continuous composting is a method that will give you a constant supply of compost. Still, it can take some…
You have to admit… They look very similar. But the compost you make at home and the stuff you buy in bags have a few fundamental differences. It’s kind of like comparing a chef’s patisserie with a home-baked cake! But the underlying question is, “Which one is better”? The pro stuff or your own humble…
A dog can be a faithful companion, and most of us love our pets dearly. But let’s face it… They are also poop machines! Picking up after them can be a tiresome chore. And I am sure many gardening dog owners have looked at a steaming pile on their freshly mowed lawn and wondered if…
You might be wondering what type of compost is best suited to your gardening needs. And there’s a surprisingly wide range of different types of compost you can use. Which can make things pretty confusing. In fact, I would even say that no one type of compost is the same as another! After all, the…
It’s easy to get confused! The stuff you put in your compost heap eventually turns into something that closely resembles good earthy soil. But is it? Granted, it certainly looks very similar. But there are some essential things to understand about the transformation process that we call “decomposition” and the end product called “compost.” And…
If you’ve watched your compost develop, you’ll know that the garden wastes and food scraps you tossed in look very different as time goes by. But how do you know when the transformation is complete? You might have heard that the ultimate form is “black gold.” But what the heck does finished compost look like…
People who compost look at household waste differently from other people! Composters are constantly wondering if a waste product can be composted or if it should be discarded in the trash. Parchment paper is a kitchen waste product that falls into this category. After all, it comes from trees like other types of paper… Right?…