I just heard a review of William Alexander’s The $64 Tomato : How One Man Nearly Lost his Sanity, Spent a Fortune, and Endured an Existential Crisis in the Quest for the Perfect Garden and had to recommend it for this blog. This book is a humorous look at gardening trials and tribulations. It’s full […]
This durable compost bin has the added benefit of being made from recycled plastic. So, you’re not only doing the Earth good by composting, you’ll be helping out by buying a high quality and recycled piece of gardening equipment. It’s designed to be super efficient and easy to use. Cost is $89.95 so it’s economical, […]
UC Berkley’s new cafeteria has been certified organic. This amazing certification is the first of it’s kind in the U.S. You can read more about this unique program, which includes extensive composting, at TreeHugger.
Just came upon a very interesting website called “Waste News.” It sounds a little strange, but the gist of the site is all things that have to do with solid waste, energy, alternative energy, and more! There are some fascinating articles on their site, including articles on composting, water quality, recycling, etc. Worth a visit […]
Vons supermarkets recently gave away $75,000 in compost to schools, individuals, and other organizations in southern California. Vons is a supermarket chain in southern California (mostly L.A. if I remember correctly). They actually made the compost, by the way. Now, if other supermarkets would only follow their lead! Read more here.
In honor of Earth Day, Vancouver’s “24 Hours” recently published a list of 10 things you can do to be kinder to Mother Earth. Their tips include: converting to compact fluorescent bulbs, properly disposing of pontentially toxic garbage, COMPOSTING!, and collecting excess water from your shower or sink to water your plants. See, we knew […]
The Chicago Sun Times has some great gardening tips published in this article about the Chicago Botanic Garden. Spring is upon us and the signs are everywhere, even in the Windy City! If you’re looking for information on how to prepare your garden for spring and summer, this is a fascinating article to check out. […]
San Francisco has set up what looks like a fully sustainable and self-perpetuating municipal composting system. How does it work? The organic waste from over 2,000 restaurants is placed in a compost pile. The compost goes to feed veggies and fruits produced by local farmers. The restaurants then buy the produce and products from these […]
Hi all, I just found this interesting blog entry from Ducking for Apples regarding one gardener’s experience with the adventures of composting. It’s got tons of practical information in it, and some pretty witty stories about cats meddling in the composting process. Some great pictures, too!
This unique round worm composting unit is a great pick for a friend or family member who does a lot of home composting. Increasing the number of earth worms in your garden soil is one of the best ways to insure healthy plants that can fight off pests and disease. Need more convincing? Here’s […]
While scanning the news today, I found an interesting article from Redlands Daily Facts that talks about composting in small spaces. Robert H. Schuler, a Master Gardener, has a column about gardening and the question of the day was:
I want to start a compost pile using my kitchen waste. I have some flower beds and […]
Check out these great composting accessories including compost pails, compost activators, compost thermometers, and even a handy little pocket-sized composting book! These little gadgets will help make your composting experience easier and more productive!
This interesting article from the Tri-City News in Canada is a meditation on our personal impact on the environment and what we can do about. As mentioned in the article, composting and recycling are certainly a first step, but there is more we can do. By reducing our personal consumption of items we don’t really […]
Check out this site on horses for tips on how you can compost horse manure. There certainly aren’t many folks out there who own horses or know people who do, but the article has some great info on how the composting process works. Since I’m sort of a science geek, I thought it was a […]
The University of Alberta in Canada recently performed a study on composting cow manure and got some interesting results.
University of Alberta researcher Gurpreet Singh said he unearthed scientific evidence that composting, rather than the normal farm practice of stockpiling dung, produces a third less greenhouse gases and could reduce Canada’s carbon emissions by as much […]
A great tool for the gardener is this light-weight electric tiller that will keep your garden happy, healthy and free of weeds. At 11 pounds, you won’t feel like you’re using a powered tiller at all! Also keep in mind that electric tools are less noisy and are easier on the environment. Cost is $59.95.
Amending your soil with compost is just one of many great water saving tips offered by the Rocky Mountain News. This article published on their website describes a half dozen techniques that you can use to help your garden use water more efficiently. Other tips from the article include:
Adjusting your water system
Mulching
Grouping plants according to needs
Using […]
Indoor composting is a simple and clean alternative to having an outdoor compost bin. An indoor compost pail using a unique fermentation process to create high quality compost might be just the thing if you have limited yard space.
Indoor composters are virtually odor free, and the liquid from your food scraps can easily be drained from […]
Pakistan just inaugarated its first compost plant! Both the public and private sectors of this country were responsible in creating the nation’s first compost plant this year.
The plant – ‘Lahore Compost’ – has been set up on Bund Road near Mahmood Booti with the financial assistance of a multinational company on build, operate and transfer […]
Scientists from Kazan State University and the Open Joint-Stock Company “Nizhnekamskneft” are doing just that. As an option to storing waste products from oil that can be potentially toxic, composting is being explored as a way to deal with nasty oil waste. This article claims that the resulting oil-compost is virtually non-toxic.
Solid waste of petrochemical production […]
Got a commercial composting operation? The Backhus 16-50 Compost Turner is a handy piece of equipment to help mix your compost and turn out a more high quality product. You can read an article about this high quality machine here.
Mo-Java is a special compost with coffee grounds as one of the main ingredients. This article about Mo-Java helps to dispell the myths about using high quantities of coffee grounds in your compost pile. Among the benefits, the authors claim, are that earth worms love coffee! The question is, do they go to Starbuck’s or the […]
A Canadian family recently learned a hard lesson about what not to put in their compost bin. After adding hot ashes to the bin, the compost combusted and caught their house on fire. Please read up on what you can’t and can’t put in your compost pile!
Packaged school lunches often mean excess waste. However, much of this garbage can be put to good use. How? Composting! Kids at Sunny Hollow Elementary School are learning what they can and can’t compost in this innovative school lunch program. By learning the benefits of composting young, these tots are likely to become adult composters.
EarthToys is an on-line resource for folks interesting in green building technology, alternative fuels, and all things green and eco-friendly. Their April newsletter features an article about unique composting products that are easy to use, attractive, and make composting very easy and user-friendly. You can check out the article here.
