Archive for June, 2006

Improving Dairy Farms by Composting Manure

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

It’s no secret that dairy farms produce a lot of waste that could be composted.  That’s why there is a strong interest in putting this manure to use and reducing waste.  Check out this article from the Agronomy Journal for more information on how dairy farmers are improving their operations by composting. 

Technical Difficulties!

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Hi there Compost Guide Blog readers! If you’ve visited this site over the last few days, you may have noticed something weird going on with the formatting and the posts. We have been experiencing some technical problems with the blog, but it looks like things have been resolved. So, we’re back in action. Thanks for […]

Organic Deli Incorporates Compost into their Business

Tuesday, June 6th, 2006

Eating Light is an organic deli in Orlando, Florida that has a unique way of doing business. They use organic crops to create their delicious dishes, but when it comes to dumping scraps, they use the organic waste as compost. The compost thus goes back into the system and helps to make this deli a soft […]

San Francisco Chronicle Praises Compost

Monday, June 5th, 2006

The San Francisco Chronicle recently published an article about gardening on a budget. Not surprisingly, they praise composting as a way to grow healthier plants:
For your soil, the best thing you can do is add organic material such as compost, manure or a cover crop. The cost to compost? Nothing.
Read the full article about composting […]

Turn Your Compost to Lose Weight!

Friday, June 2nd, 2006

Check out this great article by Star Lawrence about how gardening can contribute to your health by allowing you to get exercise and loose a few pounds here and there.  Gardeners know that spending a few hours in your garden every week can really do wonders for your mental health, in addition to your physical […]