A steaming pile of compost. My backyard. When constructing a new compost pile we as gardeners can be very anxious for it's temperature to rise and for the pile to get hot. And, if you are new to...
Category: Compost
Composting and making compost piles is often thought of as a Spring-Summer activity. Lots of fresh green materials are available, and that is also when most people are thinking about gardening. But...
In this guide I summarize the research and show you what temperature limits and durations are required to kill weed seeds.
Shrimp shells can be composted in regular backyard compost piles or bins. They are rich in Nitrogen, and should be considered a green material. In addition to being quick to decompose, the materials...
Eggs are one of the most consumed foods in North America, and that also means that we generate a lot of egg cartons. While recycling items is always preferable to throwing things away, the best...
Composting is a very simple process that nature takes to break down organic materials into a natural fertilizer for use in the home garden and yard. But one item people often ask is, what items can...