We highly recommend using a 3 bin compost system. A 3 bin compost system allows you to have different piles of compost in various stages of “doneness”. In a nut shell, you move the contents of each bin when the bin on the left is full. By the time all the bins are full and you are ready to move them again, the compost in the bin on the right is ready to be used in the garden. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  Benefits of a…

Worms are decomposers with the ability to turn trash into treasure. Though worms are present in most compost piles, creating a worm compost bin is an excellent way to use these powerful critters to break down organic wastes and make usable compost fairly quickly. Keep reading to learn how you can diy a worm compost bin.  Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  How to Start a Composting Bin Worm composting, also known as vermicomposting, is a simple way to reduce household garbage, and it’s possible to do…

Composting and where to start can be very confusing.  We are going to break down the different types of composters and the best compost bins.

Read to learn how long does composting take, some tips on making your compost-ready FASTER, and how to tell when your compost is ready!!

Compost tumblers are great for those gardeners who don’t want the arduous task of ‘turning’ the compost pile. In traditional compost bins there is room to use a large tool like a pitchfork to turn the pile. Turning the pile speeds up the composting process by aerating and mixing hot composting matter with materials recently added, introducing microbial activity to help break down the fresh materials. In the end you get rich compost ready to use in your garden. Keep reading to learn How to Use a Compost Tumbler. If you want to know more about composting visit – Composting for Beginners.  Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate…

So you have started your garden and things are moving along somewhat smoothly.  What should you do now? Well, start composting!! This beginner’s guide to composting will get you thinking and give you some ideas on where to start.  But remember that the important thing is to just START!!  It doesn’t have to be perfect, imperfect actions lead to amazing results.  Why You Should Compost Aside from the environmental benefits of composting, which breaks down organic materials and transforms them into rich, fertilizing soil… composting is also: Free! Organic-rich soil is expensive!! When you invest a little time learning to compost, you will have AMAZING SOIL for free! Fun for…