It’s all about the worms By Sarah Everson “What is the difference between composting and vermicomposting?” This is a commonly asked question. In a word, the answer is “worms.” Vermicomposting is a compost process that relies on the action of worms to break down food matter, with the resulting worm waste, or worm castings, being…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Creating compost can be as easy as 1-2-3 Using compost is as basic as A-B-C By Sarah Everson Composting is a great way to be earth friendly and prevent pollution by diverting materials that produce methane from landfills. The end product – compost – enriches soil fertility, increases retention of water and air in the…
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
Every year green holidays such as Earth Day, Arbor Day and International Compost Awareness Week are celebrated by millions of concerned citizens. The purpose of these ecology awareness days is to remind us to take care of mother earth, our home. The myriad of recommendations for implementing a “greener” lifestyle can be really intimidating. Take it…
Fall is here….time to start prepping for next spring! As temperatures drop and leaves change color, it is time to start thinking about prepping your lawn and gardens for the winter and next spring. What are you to do with the fallen leaves? Is it too late to start a compost pile? Does compost “work”…
