Progress Article…Compost Joe’s year in review

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…

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…

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”…

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…

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…