How to Keep Animals Out of Compost Bins
Composting is the gift that keeps on giving. I love turning food scraps, cardboard, grass clippings, and other green and brown materials into a usable and nutritious soil amendment. It …
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Tips for Managing Bugs in Compost Bins
I don't want to write about bugs in compost bins any more than you want to read about it, but it happens, so here we are. Don't worry; I'm not …
The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy
There’s nothing like the fragrance of fresh herbs in the kitchen. I love the way they flavor a meal and add color to sauces. And I love how easy they …
How to Keep an Odor Free Compost Bin in Your Home
Composting used to scare me. I should say, compost bins used to scare me. I had heard all the great things about composting: that it was a super sustainable and …
Easy Composting at Home: 5 Ways to Compost from Hardest to Easiest
A decade or so ago, there weren’t many people looking for ideas for easy composting at home. If you were interested in composting, you either ran a farm or you …
The Best Pumpkins to Grow for Carving & Tricks for the Ultimate Jack-O’-Lantern
Hello, fellow pumpkin enthusiasts! If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already dabbled in the art of growing your own pumpkins. And with the spooky season right around the corner, …
How to Cut Broccoli off the Plant and Keep it Growing
Let me tell you about the first time I grew broccoli. I planted three in a row. They were one of the first to grow in my garden that year, …
Composting 101: What and How to Compost
Before we get into how to make compost, let’s look at the reasons why we make compost. In one word: benefits. The first year you use compost in your garden, it will be …
Composting in the Winter
When you need some happy thoughts to brighten up a cold winter day, I know what you think of—composting, am I right? OK, so maybe your first thoughts are of …
When Should You Toss Stored Potatoes and Root Vegetables?
I've always loved root vegetables. You can roast them with some olive oil, salt, and pepper for a lovely side dish. You can make a hearty winter stew or a …
