The BBC reports that a recent compost bin giveaway in Scotland caused major traffic jams, as people waited in line in their cars for up to 3 hours to receive a free bin. The giveaway was part of a government program to increase home composting on the island nation.
This great compost thermometer, available from the Compost Guide Store, will take the guess work out of making your own compost. Knowing the temperature of your compost is an important part of making high quality compost that will benefit your plants. Don’t take chances, make sure you measure your compost’s temperature before you apply it […]
This article from the UK’s Sunday Mirror talks about a plan to run buses on cow manure. They claim that it’s cheaper than diesel and odor-free! And, as we all know, cows can produce a good amount of cow-patties! The left over cow patties will be used as compost. Apparently, India is already using this […]
This article from North Carolina’s Channel 14 recommends vines as a way to hide a compost pile. The article has an interesting video of author Anne Clapp planting the vines. Also, consider an attractive compost tumbler as an alernative to the typical compost pile. With a compost tumbler, there’s really no reason to hide you […]
Bat Guano is a 100% natural fertilizer that will make the plants of your garden very happy. Bat guano has a high humus content, which makes it an excellent soil builder. Before the advent of artificial fertilizers, bat guano was the fertilizer of choice for many gardeners. Bat guano is also 100% safe for the […]
Umbra Fisk is the Grist Mill’s garden advice guru. Check out this interesting letter from Umbra about compost from the Grist Mill environmental website. It deals specifically with what weeds can and can’t go into the compost pile. Definitely some good tips about composting here.
Seeds of Change is an organization that works to promote organic gardening. In addition to having a great selection of hard to find garden seeds, they also carry some tools like this super-sturdy trowel. You can feel good about purchasing your garden tools from this great eco-friendly company.
Restaurants produce tons and tons of food waste each month. That’s why I was happy to read yet another article about restaurants putting their waste to good use by composting. The Central Valley Business Times reported that 30 restaurants in the Modesto California area will be participating in a federally funded composting program. The resulting […]
Ok, so this is a little late, but I just became aware that there is a compost awareness week in the UK, which is celebrated from May 7th through the 13th. Cool! This article from Let’s Recycle has all the info about this great event. I don’t think we have anything like this in the […]
So I imagine by now you’ve busted out your lawn mower and have started the yearly ritual of blasting down that patch of green in your front yard. You know, standing behind a raging motor, breathing in the delicious fumes, bagging up the grass clippings, etc., etc. Well, ladies and gents, I’m here to tell […]
Just read this interesting article about a company called PayGro. They just got a big grant to work on transforming cardboard food packaging and food scraps into compost from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and other sources.
Now, Paygro processes about 13,000 tons of compost per year. With the new equipment, it should compost an additional 5,000 […]
Ok, so I do a little gardening now and again, but I would never say that I’m a serious gardener or that I know lots of tips to keep my plants alive. That became painfully obvious when I read this article about the inner workings of an organic farm. In the article, they talk about […]
Check out this article about decorative ceramic compost pots. These are beautiful, functional pieces of art that will allow you to create high quality compost for you garden.
The Radio Flyer Classic Red Wagon is not only a great toy for kids, it’s also a tough work horse in the garden. This classic design hasn’t changed in 85 years! It’s safe for kids, and it’s built to last! Get your kids to help out in the garden. With this little red wagon, you […]
MasterGardener.com offers Wet Stop gardening gloves. Wet Stop gloves are ideal for protecting your hands and keeping them dry while gardening. You can perform a huge variety of garden tasks with these durable, well built gloves.
This article from the Denver Post talks about how compost can help your xeriscape. If you’re unfamiliar with xeriscaping, it is the concept of gardening with low water use plants. Xeriscapes are popular in the desert Southwest of the U.S., but the principles apply to any garden. The article points out that compost can retain […]
Need to buy a set of basic garden tools but pressed for time? You should check out this website for a series of excellent ideas for every budget. From tool sets to compost bins, you’ll find something for every interest.
Heirloom Tomatoes is the definitive on-line resource for a huge variety of heirloom tomato seeds. Now is the time to invest in your seeds and get your garden set up to plant. Here’s a sample from their website:
Tomatoes like Green Grape, Stupice, Green Zebra tomato, Brandywine tomatoes, Mortgage Lifter tomato, and Cherokee Purple are some […]
I just had to giggle (titter? chuckle?) when I read this article from the UK’s Guardian newspaper about peeing on your compost pile. Here’s what it has to say:
The Conservative Party chairman is urging the nation to pee on its compost heaps to help the environment. Francis Maude, who admitted he and his family were […]
This beautiful Arboria Victoria Arbor has a classic design that will enhance any yard or garden. It’s just one of many high quality arbors you’ll find from the Garden Arbor Store. This particular model is one of the highest quality garden arbors around in my opinion. Beautiful, durable, and easy to install. This arbor would […]
