Archive for March, 2010

Video: Building a Compost Turner

In this episode of The Urban Homesteaders, Ben builds a compost turner using 100% salvaged materials.

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Herb Gardening Planning Tips

Herbs have been around since time immemorial and served different kinds of purposes. They have been used to treat illness and flavor cooking; they were even believed to have magical powers. Do you want to have your own herb garden? Here are a few ideas on how to (more…)

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Garden Landscaping Tips

Landscaping is usually a fairly big task, consuming much time and energy. But before you hire that professional, here are some tips that could save both time and money. 1. Spend some time thinking about exactly how you want the final design to be. You need to (more…)

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Video: Home Made Compost Bin

How to make a compost tumbler from a food grade pickle barrel.

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Envirocycle Backyard Composter Review

The Envirocycle Backyard Composter is compact, durable and simple to use. The small openings on the drum allow air to help the composting process. Eliminate access for small animals and pets with the lockable lid. Roll the drum when mixing the compost (on the unit) or roll the bin to More >

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Safe Garden Pest Control Tips

Pest control must be done with utmost consideration to safety; safety in terms of the plants, animals and humans. This holds especially true for those with vegetable and organic gardens. The main purpose of growing vegetables organically will be defeated if they become tainted with pest (more…)

Back Porch Compost Tumbler

Are you short on space and interested in composting? A compost tumbler can fit nicely on a back porch and product high quality compost from your kitchen and yard waste. ComposTumbler 08001 Back Porch 5-Cubic-Foot Heavy-Duty Poly Compost Bin

Snow Joe Non-Branded Items, Lawn & Patio, $194.95

An enclosed compost tumbler is More >

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Finding the Best Gardening Tools

Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of garden tools. Hardware stores mostly cater for a wide range of tools, but there are shops that specialize in the more expensive kind of garden tool that shouts quality. Wherever you decide to shop, here are a few pointers to advise you. More >

Video: Making Your Own Compost

BHG.com video on how to create your own compost.

Home Compost Tumbler

Are you looking for a good quality home compost tumbler? There are many reasons to consider a compost tumbler:

  1. Compost with Limited Yard Space. Most compost tumblers take up less space than a compost bin or a compost pile
  2. Make Rich Compost Faster. Compost tumblers can speed up the rate your More >

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