If you’re interested in reducing your organic compost in the city but just don’t know how to get started in a small space, here are three great ways to get composting today like a pro. Related: Composting Myths: 5 Urban Myths Debunked Bokashi Technically, bokashi is a fermenting process,...
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I’m regularly asked about bokashi composting and its benefits in the urban jungle setting. What is it? How does it work? Is it the magic solution to all your composting needs? This post attempts to answer all your questions. What is bokashi composting? Bokashi is a method...
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Composting is obviously great for our gardens. We also know it’s a great way to reduce the amount of organic waste that goes to landfill. But there are plenty of myths surrounding composting too. If you live in the city, chances are that one of...
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Composting cooking oil Can you compost cooking oil? This is a common composting query that a simple google search doesn’t seem to provide an adequate answer to. And it’s because the answer is not really that straight forward. All organic matter is compostable, so technically the answer...
Continue readingThe most frequently asked questions I get from new composters once their farms are showing signs of the fabulous compost they are so famous for is: how the hell do I best harvest the good stuff? There are a few ways to skin this cat. For...
Continue readingKeen to get your kids into composting? Want your kids to show an interest in the garden? These activities are aimed at helping kids understand composting and how they tegorn contribute to the composting process. They are suitable for home or for school. In my opinion,...
Continue readingWorm farms are a great way to reduce your organic waste and be environmentally conscious in the process. Plus there is the added benefit of producing your very own ‘black gold’ organic fertilizer in the process. Good for your plants, fantastic for the Earth. There...
Continue readingWorried that your worm farm is inhabited by more than just the average worm? Concerned you might have become a breeder of nastiest along the way? This blog identifies the most common creatures living in your worm farm, and explains how you can prevent them...
Continue readingI frequently preach about why composting is important. The spiel goes something like this: it saves sending our organic waste to landfill, which results in less greenhouse gases and less pollution on the planet (a more informative version of my explanation can be found here). This...
Continue readingIf you live in an apartment, it’s likely you have limited space to dedicate to composting your kitchen scraps. But it is possible to compost on a small scale. This blog provides a step-by-step guide for integrating a worm tower into potted plants. There are multiple...
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