The old-fashioned way to make compost tea is to take a shovel full of finished compost and put it in a bucket, then fill the bucket with water and just let it sit for two or three days. When the time is up, strain the tea and use it to water your plants or use it as a folia...
You might ask, “Why should I practice making my own compost?” Well, aside from being beneficial to your finances (since you won’t buy garden soil anymore), compost is a really great soil enricher. It is also easy to make and most of all, it is a great way to reduce waste. So...
Create a compost zone. If you plan to use a compost bin, make sure it’s convenient to access and that there is room for a lid to open. Nehrozoglu says it’s fine to use any sealable containers for both indoor and outdoor compost storage. “For indoor compost, containers with lids ...
This week’s guest post in the Super Simple Series is how to make mint tea, by the infamousGarrett McCord of Vanilla Garlic. Besides being a dear friend of mine, Garrett is also one of the most creative cooks I’ve ever met. I’ve seen him pull some amazing recipes out of thin air...
How to Compost Many people make composting much too complicated but it doesn’t need to be. Here are some easy ideas and the basics you need to know to get started! How to Compost I have to say that there are 3 things that are my passion, compost,making lye soapand saving money. ...
Now that you know a bit about the safe-handling requirements, why would you want to spend more to make ACT when you can make old-fashioned compost tea for free? Here’s my answer in 3 words. 1. Better Social Networking Making ACT dramatically increases the biological activity in your comp...
Add water and stir to achieve a “wrung out sponge” moisture-level. Mix or turn periodically to make sure the pile gets enough oxygen. Once your compost pile is underway, feel free to continue adding your organic waste to the pile, as long as you make sure to alternate between “browns...
Want to knowhow to compostin your apartment? This DIY Kitchen Compost Bin is easy to make, and this tutorial is easy to follow! If you don't have the luxury of doing your compost outdoors, no worries, I'll show you how! image source ...
Learning how to compost will teach you how to speed up the natural decomposition of biological materials. Composting is SO helpful in diverting food and yard waste from the landfill. It also happens to make a wonderful soil amendment for your garden!
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