composting

Making you own compost is the number one thing I tell anyone and everyone to do. Even if you only have a balcony this stuff is supercharged full of nutrients and soil life to nourish your plants and is completely free. It’s also so much better in every way than putting the waste in the bin where it could end up in landfill releasing methane. Good for the planet, great for your garden and I think good for the soul making compost is for me an absolute no-brainer. My compost bin was here when...

Turn Food Scraps into Garden Gold 🌱 Did you know that your kitchen scraps can transform into nutrient-rich compost to fuel your garden? 🍎🍌🥬 Instead of tossing away peels, coffee grounds, and veggie trimmings, you can reuse them to enrich your soil naturally. Here’s why composting is a game-changer: 🌿 Reduce Waste: Keep food scraps out of landfills and help the planet. 🍅 Boost Plant Health: Compost creates soil packed with nutrients, helping your plants thrive. 🍓 Grow Better Food: A rich...

Three bin compost system, from one end. Critter-proof.

Geoff Hamilton beehive composter

Flies swarming your compost bin? It’s a sign your compost needs more brown material (carbon). Check out my full article on ‘How to Compost’ to get it right! #CompostingHelp #CompostingBasics #CompostBinTips #FlyFreeGarden

Here you can see my three pallet system. When I'm teaching compost making, I say see if you can make a size of heap that you can fill within a couple of months and that way you can get decent warmth.

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I love things that are beautiful and practical in the garden.Learn how to make your very own beehive composter in this tutorial.

Who knew a cup of water could be so revealing! 😲 We did an experiment to compare bagged compost vs. homemade compost - and the results are in! 💥 Bagged compost just fell apart, while our homemade #subpod compost held its structure and stayed clear. 🌱 Lesson learned: soil structure matters! 🌿 Don’t settle for less than the best - start making your own compost today! 🌻 #composting #homemadecompost #soilstructurematters #gardeningtips #sustainability