There’s nothing better than making your own compost on the homestead to feed your soil and plants. It’s the most organic way to go about it, not to mention you’ll save cash on fertilizer.
Composting can be tricky sometimes, so do make sure you follow our tips and advice.
Growing anything, whether it be flowers or vegetables, requires a near-perfect environment. If plants are not watered correctly or protected from harsh weather conditions, they will not grow to their full potential. They might even die! The most important factor that dictates how plants grow is the soil (or other medium) that they are growing …
I didn’t know a thing about worm castings until I started homesteading. Imagine my surprise when I started searching for organic methods of soil fertilization and discovered worm castings. The more I researched, the more I became enamored with this secret sauce of gardening. First, I bought a bag, and then another, to mix in …
The benefits of compost cannot be overstated. There are so many reasons to compost, including eliminating the need to purchase and use chemical fertilizers as well as the ability to retain soil moisture. You can save money and resources while improving your soil and environmental impact. Compost improves soil structure and drainage, and reduces the …
If you’re a homesteader, you are no doubt familiar with the hundreds of benefits composting provides, not just to you, but also to your garden. Composting isn’t just about getting rid of kitchen scraps and providing free fertilizer for your nutrient-hungry crops–it’s about reducing waste, preventing pollution, and closing the nutrient cycle. This process can …
Using a three-bin system for composting makes it easy to manage, turn, aerate, and use. Learn more as we talk about how to get started with this system. Everyone loves to say they compost but do they really know what they are doing? This 3 bin system works great for us and provides a bit …
Composting is a form of recycling that has many benefits. By composting, you can reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills, create a nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden, and save money on fertilizer. The process of composting involves breaking down organic materials, such as food scraps and yard waste, into a usable …
Known as vermicomposting, raising worms specifically for the purpose of harvesting the castings to use as garden fertilizer is both an organic and effective method for giving your vegetables the nutrients they need to thrive. Castings are worm poop – waste – what worms “cast off” as excrement, and to a gardener, it is pure black …
