You might think you know what to put on your compost heap and what to leave out, but there are several unusual compost ingredients that most of us probably don’t think about adding. It means you could ...

In this video, we explore the essential aspects of composting, providing insights into creating nutrient-rich compost at home ...

I am starting a compost pile and would like to know if you have any advice on what contents can go in it. I hear mixed reviews of whether you can put eggshells in it, etc. A: Eggshells are a wonderful ...

Q: I’m composting in plastic trash cans with holes. It’s taking a very long time to make compost, despite adding carbon to my grass clippings and kitchen waste. I water and turn it every few days.

Compost is often referred to as “gardener’s gold” and rightfully so. Its ability to add organic matter, nutrients, and beneficial microbes to the soil, along with improving the soil’s over all ...

We have a saying at our house: "The compost pile is just another mouth to feed." After all, our garden thrives on compost, and thus we thrive on it, too. That pile is an energy center, like a furnace, ...

STANFIELD – This may not be your cup of tea. But your plants will love it. Compost Tea, a powerful liquid fertilizer, is catching on with Organic gardeners and commercial farmers “The big boys are ...

Blending kitchen scraps with water makes quick compost to feed plants. Chop up and freeze compostable kitchen waste to make large batches. Pour blender compost around plants, or into trenches, compost ...

Natural wine corks are compostable after removing any metal foil and other materials. To speed up the decomposition process, the corks should be chopped up. Corks are brown composting material; add ...