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 So you made compost- now what? You decided to make a compost pile or you bought some quality compost, but you aren’t quite sure how to use it.  There are numerous beneficial reasons for using compost, the most common is for improving the quality of soil.  Simply mixing compost into the top 4 to 8…

Soil and compost- the perfect blend Why is it important to understand what type of soil you are working with when gardening? Soil can be considered the skin of the earth. Just as you would determine if the skin on your body is dry, oily or a combination before you apply the proper type of…

Why isn’t my backyard compost pile working? By Sarah Everson Midsummer is here and your backyard bin or pile should be in full composting mode.  Yet if you find yourself scratching your head wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” here are some simple tips for troubleshooting your backyard compost. Odors If your pile smells rotten…

Compost fans- check out this website http://www.aaenvironment.com/CMX/guide-compost.htm It is Brittany’s, a middle school student trying to make a difference

What’s eating Gilbert Grape? Better not be your dog! By Dr. Kim Everson & Sarah Everson  The many benefits of composting easily overshadow any negative aspects of maintaining a compost heap. Nevertheless a very real challenge some backyard composters face is keeping their beloved pet dog from eating the heap. This month’s article, co-written by…