Composting 101—Making Compost in Composting Bins and Compost Piles

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Composting 101—Making Compost in Composting Bins and Compost Piles

April 7, 2011 - GrowOrganic

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Composting tips—how to balance your compost bin

We hope our new video, Composting 101, inspires you to start a compost pile. Composting is easy! Most of the time, that is. But solving any problems with your compost pile, is definitely easy. We think this chart (from the University of California Cooperative Extension’s Master Composter Manual and Ron Deiro, a Nevada County Master Gardener) gives clear solutions to most compost pile issues that could arise. For more research-based composting information, consult your local Master…

What’s going on in your compost pile?

It’s a war in there. Or the cycle of life. And death. And decomposition. There’s a fascinating ecosystem that turns your mound of oak leaves and banana peels into soft, sweet-smelling humus to nourish your plants. Ready to start a compost pile? Watch our new video, Composting 101, for Tricia’s basic instructions. Whether you have a compost pile on the ground or an enclosed compost bin, the dramatic process is the same. Kitchen Compost Bin Compost Bins Compost Aerator Compost Thermometer…

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