So, you’re wondering how compost bins work? The first thing to realize is that there are many different types of compost bin, and they can work in very different ways from each other. We’ll see if we can define a bin, and then we’ll take a look at some of the different types of bins […]
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9th April 2023 Peat usage in gardening is “problematic” for the environment, according to environmental scientists. When used in pot-based gardening, peat can improve the soil’s water retention while also increasing the drainage capacity, creating an ideal condition for plants to thrive. Peat is also lightweight and does not lose much volume inside the pots.
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I sometimes buy compost in serious bulk. Last year, for example, a friend and I went halves on a pallet load of compost, which we got at cost price from a retailer who owed us a favor. That’s 36 bags of 50-liter John Innes compost, which is a lot of compost. I didn’t use it
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If you’re looking for a solid, comprehensive and well-illustrated introduction to composting, Composting for a New Generation, Latest Techniques for the Bin and Beyond by Michelle Balz is probably the best. (Or at least, it’s the best I’ve read so far!) In fact, while the Humanure Handbook is my favourite book for a good read,
One of the most useful things you can have in your composting toolbox is a thermometer. While you don’t need one if you have a small, cool heap, if you are hot composting it can allow you to assess the heat of your pile and let you know if you need to act to increase
5th April 2023 In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have discovered that using compost can significantly improve both the growth and nutritional quality of vegetables, specifically carrots. The scientists behind the study were experimenting with a compost that had been made at high temperatures. The compost used in the study contained the bacteria Baccillus, a
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Switching to a three-bin compost system completely transformed the amount of compost I could produce in my large garden. Not only was I able to handle waste from my own garden and household, but I also started composting waste from two neighbors—and still had room to top it off with manure from a local farm.
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2nd April 2023 Southern California’s Temple Beth Israel is taking sustainability to new heights by converting its once decorative lawn into a thriving farm estate, all fertilized by their own compost. Collaborating with the local nonprofit Uncommon Good, the Reform Synagogue has transformed a 6,250-square-foot area into a flourishing farm that produces organic vegetables for
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2nd April 2023 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating millions in funding to support community and municipal composting programs across the US. The department is keen to spread the word to people setting up innovative composting projects around the USA, and recently reached out to Compost Magazine to help spread the word.
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1st April 2023 On March 27, in a bold move to take down New York City’s furry foes, Mayor Eric Adams unleashed a composting mandate aimed at annihilating the city’s rat population. First to feel the rat-fighting wrath of the mandate is Queens, where residents will receive a three-month crash course in waste management and
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