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Bugs in my Compost | They’re not all bad

holywebmaker — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:25:22 +0000

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

Different Composting Methods

Compost Scoop — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:26:19 +0000

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

The Problem with Traditional Vegetable Gardening?

Compost Scoop — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:07:20 +0000

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

Ecological Gardening

Compost Scoop — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:07:23 +0000

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

Composting – it can save you money!

Compost Scoop — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:07:28 +0000

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

Ecological Gardening

Compost Scoop — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:07:31 +0000

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

How to restore our basic life-supporting systems; water, air and soil

Compost Scoop — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:07:35 +0000

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

ECO-Organic Vegetable Gardening Is It Magic?

Compost Scoop — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:07:37 +0000

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

Ecological Gardening- what is it?

Compost Scoop — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:07:43 +0000

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

What is Composting?

Compost Scoop — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:05:35 +0000

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