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77What To Put in a Compost Pile
by Jennifer
Now that we have talked about making a compost bin, let's discuss what exactly to put in a compost pile. You can put a lot of different things in it, but there are also some things that you can't put in. Once... published 3 months ago
71How to Make Compost with Worms
by Bob Ewing
Worms ate my garbage that is what you will be able to say when you put a worm composter in your kitchen. Worm composting or vermiculture is an ideal way to dispose of kitchen vegetable matter that you would... published 10 months ago
70Different Types of Composting
by upikabu
The most common way to compost organic material into usable fertilizer is to make use of the naturally occurring microbes to use the material as food and energy. Other than ensuring your pile has enough water,... published 8 months ago
68Gardening Mid March 2008 In Chicago's South Suburbs and Northwest Indiana
by C.S.Alexis
A new spring season is just around the corner and that means it is about time to start working in our yards and gardens, that is if you have a garden. Some of you may be thinking about starting a new one and... published 8 months ago
67"Green" Giftwrap
by Pat Merewether
All you have to do is gaze out your window the day after Christmas to realize that all that wrapping paper is taking a toll on our landfills and planet. Here are some of our more durable and earth-friendly... published 5 days ago
80Earthworms and Digestion
by zannr
The body of an earthworm seems simple; upon further investigation it’s ugly too. There isn’t much to it and it looks too fragile to have existed on this earth for as long as it has, 120 million years. ... published 9 months ago
73Vermicompost- Composting With Worms
by Marye Audet
Composting with worms can be a way to produce bigger, better vegetables in your own garden or a way to make a little money on the side. It is relatively easy to do and inexpensive to start. published 11 months ago
71How, why and where to compost
by raguett
Most gardeners have long understood the value of dark rich soil for their gardens and trees. In a world constantly being polluted by garbage composting your green food wastes and yard material not only can ... published 5 months ago
65The Lions and Lambs Prevail/Calumet Region Gardening March 2008
by C.S.Alexis
There is an old saying that that the month of March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. This March we have witnessed the presence of the lion more than I care to. I am here to tell you that we are... published 8 months ago
74Does Composting at Home Stink?
by Elle MacKenna
Composting is an easy and effective way to help take the load off landfills while giving your garden a boost. All the environmental kudos can’t disguise its true form: rotting organic matter. Good for the planet but what about your nose – does composting at home stink? published 18 months ago
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