Unlike a magic potion, whose ingredients must be mixed exactly to provide the desired end result, a compost pile isn’t an exact science. But there are certain components, tips and tricks that avid composters use to create the best end results possible. Humus is produced from composting, and nothing makes your garden happier.
Balance The Ingredients
In order to for a compost pile to be considered active, there must be a proper balance of ingredients. If you have too much of a single component, your compost may eventually go cold. To keep …

The equipment you use in your composting efforts will help make or break your goal of building your compost pile. If you are really bent on making the most of your pile, becoming familiar with the tools of the trade will help you achieve your goals easier is a good idea. The tools will not exclusively be objects, because there are also elements of place and space that come into play when it comes to obtaining the best results from your compost.
A Good Composting Site
The site of your composting activity …

Numbers will show you how much the world has gone to the dumps. An average American creates about ¾ ton of trash every year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  Most of the world’s waste comes from industrialized countries.  These countries have waste management laws, especially for hazardous wastes, but still experience problems with dumpsites and waste disposal.
You can start solving trash problems at home.  Small contributions like this could go a long way.  About 25% of our wastes are yard trimmings or food scraps.  Although many people are …

While organic vegetable gardening is pretty simple, here are some tips to help make it even easier for you.
1.  You need to decide why you want an organic garden. What is it you want to accomplish? Do you want something to do? Or are you looking to get fresh healthy vegetables? Will this become a job for you, or a relaxing pastime? Decide why you are going to start gardening before you do anything else. It is all in the planning: once you decide why you want an organic garden, …

Vegetables should be part of everyone’s diet. If you don’t want to spend a little bit more for those organically grown and sold in the supermarket, perhaps you should consider planting your own in the garden. It is very easy to do, and even your kids can join in the fun.
Organic vegetable gardening is the “in thing” these days, as people have realized that the use of fertilizers and pesticides do more harm than good. Yes, chemicals will make the vegetables bigger or enable the farmer to harvest them faster, …