Composting

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