Composting Archives

Which Composting Method Matches Your Garden?

Don’t love the idea of a full compost bin? From dig and drop to worm farms, this post helps you find the composting method that fits your garden and lifestyle.

25 Things You Can Add to Your Compost

Composting at home can be easy, especially when you know how many materials there are readily available for you to […]

Hot Composting Tips from Alaska

It’s possible to get hot, finished compost from your backyard composting set-up… and in only 6 weeks. Through 40 years […]

5 Ways You Can Compost in Winter

Yes, everyone can compost in winter! After nearly 40 years of making compost and field testing in Kodiak, Alaska, I’ve […]

How to make compost at home

Making compost at home is possible for everyone! How do I know? Well, I’ve been making healthy, HOT compost since […]

Get Finished Compost in 6 Weeks With These DIY Compost Bins

Composting is a fantastic way to turn your kitchen and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden, but setting […]

Beginner’s Guide to Composting At Home

New to composting? You’ve come to the right place! This beginner’s guide to composting has everything you need to get […]

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