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Bugs in my Compost | They’re not all bad
0511 days
by holywebmaker
in Compost News
Often times people complain about the bugs in their compost or worm bins. Of course, there are many times when the bugs are bad — or at least annoying. Fruit flies come to mind right away! But if you really think about it, the bugs do a lot of the (more…)
Different Composting Methods
1527 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
There are several composting methods with various techniques, effort, and expense. It is important to choose the composting technique that suits your needs and lifestyle best. Before we describe each of methods there are common factors to consider as you make your decision. Finding your personal balance between cost, yard (more…)
The Problem with Traditional Vegetable Gardening?
0555 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
By Jonathan White, environmental scientist.
Traditional vegetable gardens require an enormous amount of hard work and attention – weeding, feeding and strict planting schedules. There is also the problem of seasonality, allowing beds to rest during the cooler months producing nothing at all. Then we are told to plant green (more…)
Ecological Gardening
0558 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
High yielding, low maintenance vegetable gardening that’s perfect for our modern-day lifestyle
When we think of organic gardening and permaculture we tend to conjure up images of bearded warriors dressed in overalls who dedicate their lives to working long days in their vegetable plots. Whilst this may be a wonderful (more…)
Composting – it can save you money!
0561 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
By Jonathan White, environmental scientist
For many people, composting is just an alternative way of dealing with rubbish. It prevents the garbage bin from getting full and smelly. It’s also a way of disposing of grass clippings and leaves, which saves many trips to the garbage depot. Whilst these (more…)
Ecological Gardening
0564 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
When we think of organic gardening and permaculture we tend to conjure up images of leathery-skinned bearded warriors who dedicate their lives to working long days in their vegetable plots. Whilst this may be a wonderful way to live your life, it doesn’t suit the average suburbanite with a full-time (more…)
How to restore our basic life-supporting systems; water, air and soil
0568 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
How to restore our basic life-supporting systems; water, air and soil
The breakdown of our food growing systems poses one of the biggest threats to our survival. Our existence depends upon our agricultural systems, but what do our agricultural systems depend on? The answer: water, air and soil. These basic (more…)
ECO-Organic Vegetable Gardening Is It Magic?
0571 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
We all know how much hard work there is in growing vegetables – digging, weeding, crop rotation, watering, fertilizing, planting winter crops, resting beds, spraying pests and weeds – the list goes on and on. So imagine a vegetable garden that didn’t need any of these things. Imagine a garden (more…)
Ecological Gardening- what is it?
0574 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
by Jonathan White B.App.Sci. Assoc. Dip.App. Sci.
The term Ecological Gardening seems to be gaining popularity. But what is it? My experience with Ecological Gardening started many years ago. You see, I have always been a fence sitter. As a teenager I could never make my mind up whether I (more…)
What is Composting?
3637 days
by Compost Scoop
in Compost News
Composting recycles kitchen waste, lawn trimmings, and organic yard materials and turns them into rich nutrients for your garden or indoor plants. Composting is simply the docomposition of organic materials. Successful composting creates an environment that helps the materials decompose more quickly. Organic materials decompose naturally, but the perfect compost (more…)