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7 Compost Methods For Any Space
If you want to compost but don't know how, don't worry! There are plenty of ways to do it, no matter where you live. This blog post will discuss seven different methods of composting that can work for anyone. So whether you have a small city apartment or a sprawling...
7 Compost Methods For Any Space
If you want to compost but don't know how, don't worry! There are plenty of ways to do it, no matter where you live. This blog post will discuss seven different methods of composting that can work for anyone. So whether you have a small city apartment or a sprawling ranch house, there's a way for you to start composting today! 1. Hot composting This is the quickest method of composting and is perfect for people who have a lot of yard waste. You'll need to maintain a temperature between...
Benefits of Vermicomposting
Vermicompost “is stabilized organic matter, produced by interaction of earthworms and...
Importance of Installing the Base Layer
Install the base layer Once you have finished lining your CFT with paper, you will add a...
Vermicast: Worms & Microbes Working Together
Vermicompost is produced by the combined work of earthworms and microbes. Microbes are microscopic...
Planning Your Workspace
Take a few moments to visualize your future vermicast production area – the vision that prompted...
Types of Composting
The Basics There are five key components that need to be “controlled” during composting for...
Worm Chow Recipe
People often ask if they need to feed their worms any special worm food like Worm Chow. It’s...
Welcome to the Michigan Soilworks
CFT Learning Center
7 Compost Methods For Any Space
If you want to compost but don't know how, don't worry! There are plenty of ways to do it, no matter where you live. This blog post will discuss seven different methods of composting that can work for anyone. So whether you have a small city apartment or a sprawling ranch house, there's a way for you to start composting today! 1. Hot composting This is the quickest method of composting and is perfect for people who have a lot of yard waste. You'll need to maintain a temperature between...
7 Compost Methods For Any Space
If you want to compost but don't know how, don't worry! There are plenty of ways to do it, no matter where you live. This blog post will discuss seven different methods of composting that can work for anyone. So whether you have a small city apartment or a sprawling...
5 Reasons to Compost
Have you started composting yet? A compost bin is like a pet. It requires some care and attention, but the rewards are worth it. Composting is the natural process of decomposition and recycling of organic material such as food scraps and yard waste into the...
5 Reasons to Compost
Have you started composting yet? A compost bin is like a pet. It requires some care and attention, but the rewards are worth it. Composting is the natural process of decomposition and recycling of organic material such as food scraps and yard waste into the nutrient-rich soil amendment known as compost. In turn, this organic material provides valuable nutrients for plants and the soil. You might wonder why you should start composting and whether it offers benefits. Let's look more...
Benefits of Composting Paper Products
While the practice of composting is centuries old, its many practical and environmental benefits are starting to make the practice popular even among non-gardeners. But whether you have municipal compost, an indoor system or a backyard pile, you can benefit from composting paper products along with your kitchen scraps and yard waste. Not only can this practice help further reduce waste and facilitate sustainability, it can improve the quality of the potting soil your compost produces. ...
Benefits of Composting Paper Products
While the practice of composting is centuries old, its many practical and environmental benefits are starting to make the practice popular even among non-gardeners. But whether you have municipal compost, an indoor system or a backyard pile, you can benefit from...