Composting

Adventures in Home Gardening

Need a boost in your soil quality? Try making a worm tea of steeped, reused worm castings for nutrient-rich soil.

May 6, 2010

Getting Creative with Compost: Cheers to Throwing Away Old Beer (and Other Things)

While composting usually brings to mind rotten fruits, vegetables and/or dry weeds, the truth is, many things that you would never think about are completely compostable.

By Megan Reilly

September 16, 2009

Four Things You Can Do with Compost

Clearly, any level of commitment to gardening — even if it’s a negligible commitment — can lend itself to composting.

By Lauren Kelley

September 15, 2009

Decomposing the Core of Composting Fruit and Veggies

Composting, the process of using a container, pile or bin to make food into fertilizer through a natural bacteria breakdown, is as wide ranging in tips and suggestions as recycling.

By Megan Reilly

September 14, 2009

Creating a Backyard Compost

Making a backyard compost is extremely easy and very enjoyable. Not only is it good for the environment, but it can also save you money on fertilizers and potting soil.

By Joey Papa