by misoil | Feb 8, 2023 | Composting
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...
by misoil | Jan 19, 2023 | Composting
Composting is one of the best and easiest ways to decrease waste, turn waste into soil, and save money, but it also has a downside – the odor! As healthy for the environment as composting is, it doesn’t produce the most pleasant odor. Any compost bin will...
by misoil | Dec 27, 2022 | Composting
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...
by misoil | Nov 29, 2022 | Composting, Vermicomposting
Soil rich enough in organic matter can form its own ecosystem, facilitating the production and retention of nutrients essential for plant growth and feeding beneficial organisms which, in turn, boost those levels of soil nutrients. Organic matter and organisms...
by misoil | Aug 24, 2022 | Vermicomposting, Composting
Vermicompost is produced by the combined work of composting worms and microbes. Microbes are microscopic organisms including beneficial bacteria and fungi, and two other groups called protozoa and nematodes. These micro-organisms are as important to vermicompost as...
by misoil | Aug 5, 2022 | Composting, Vermicomposting
The Basics There are five key components that need to be “controlled” during composting for it to be successful. 1. Feedstock & Nutrient Balance The composting process requires a proper balance of “green” organic materials and “brown” organic materials. “Green”...