UF Hack: Speed Up Composting With A Mow-Over
January 18, 2016Grinding up your compostables into smaller pieces aids in the decomposition process, meaning you’ll have black gold in no time.
UF Hack: Small-Scale Hügelkultur
January 18, 2016Let your yard scraps be put to good use building up the soil in your garden for a rich and nutritious plantings.
8 Things to Never Put In Your Home Compost Pile
January 18, 2016For a healthy compost pile that’s safe to use on the garden and won’t create unpleasant odors, steer clear of adding these materials.
Do’s and Don’ts of Composting Worms
January 18, 2016Photo courtesy of iStockphoto/Thinkstock Worms can be picky, too! While your compost worms can survive on a limited diet, the larger variety of food you provide them, the more diverse and nutrient-rich their castings will be. Not to mention, they’ll be healthier, too. Follow these feeding do’s and don’ts for safe vermicomposting and happy worms. […]
Compost Bins
January 18, 2016Check out these compost bins from Urban Farm readers’ backyards for inspiration to start your own composting.
Poop Inspection: The First Step in Homestead Health
March 18, 2014It never ceases to amaze me how much of my life revolves around feces! From baby diapers to golden compost, much of my day is spent cleaning, shoveling or scooping poop.
Why Can’t I Add Dog Waste to My Compost Pile?
February 20, 2014I get asked one question in particular on a fairly regular basis: Why can’t I add dog waste to my compost pile? Just incase you’ve been wondering the same thing, here’s the answer…
Herbicide a Compost-contamination Threat
June 28, 2011Composters and compost users should avoid compost containing grass clippings treated with the herbicide Imprelis, U.S. Composting Council warns.
From Seed to Soda Bottle
May 10, 2011Courtesy The Coca-Cola Company Many companies are using plant-based packaging for their products, including The Coca-Cola Company, which created the PlantBottle. Cruise the grocery aisle and many products you’re familiar with might appear to be the same tried-and-true products you’ve always known. Chances are good, though, that their packaging has gotten a makeover. Manufacturers of […]
