13 Deadly Vegetable Garden Pests
I’m just going to say it: There is a lot that can go wrong with a garden. Somehow, we humans have cultivated vegetables for about 10,000 years. But a few …
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Is Pine Needle Compost too Acidic for Vegetable Gardens?
Pine needle compost might be one of the most misunderstood areas of composting. Sure, there's some confusion about whether that take-out container is compostable, but when it comes to pine …
The Best Type of Manure for Vegetable Gardens
My summer cookouts are not for the faint of heart. It's not that there's anything scary or bad. But conversations tend to skip the polite weather talk and get straight …
Compost Not Heating Up? 3 Ways to Fix Slow Composting
It's probably no surprise that I love compost. Ever since I began using compost in my garden, all my plants, vegetables, and herbs are happier than ever. And compost is …
How to Make Grass Compost in 4 Simple Steps
I have some bad news. All that time you spent raking grass as a kid? You didn't need to do that. You could have been off riding your bike or …
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Adding Manure to Garden Beds
I might be dating myself here, but anytime I think about adding manure to garden beds, I have a vision of the scene from Back to the Future. You know …
How to Make Bokashi Compost in 5 Easy Steps
Whenever I get to write about composting, I get that feeling you have when you’ve discovered a great new TV show and want to share all about it with your …
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 …
This Countertop Compost Machine Turns Scraps into Compost in a Few Hours
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Update: I recently received the new Lomi Bloom and have included additional notes on the bonus features of this updated device in my review below. Long sorry short, I love …
5 Benefits of Worm Castings for Indoor Plants
Let’s just get this out of the way: Worm Castings = Worm Poop. But, “castings” is a much more civilized way of describing the digested waste of your garden variety …
