Did you know that soil was alive? Many people do not realize this, something that on the surface may look look dead, but upon closer inspection is bustling with life! Many people have misconceived notions about soil, it is usually
The US Composting Council (USCC) defines its mission as advancing composting and promoting compost use to enhance soils and provide economic and environmental benefits for our members and society. The organization coined the official International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) as
Stir it up…the compost bin that is. Keep it balanced…carbon and nitrogen…in the bin and in life in general. Then mulch, make compost tea, cover the lawn, and amend the soil…of life. Learn more about Jacquelyn @ www.ChakWave.com Digg
Compost bins…magical places of alchemy! : ) Video: Kelly Santos & Jacquelyn Richey www.ChakWave.com Learn more about Jacquelyn @ www.ChakWave.com Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz
Along with the pleasure that every gardener experiences connecting with nature as the tulips pop up in the Spring, come the hours spent preparing the yard and garden after a long winter. This can be strenuous work involving physical exertion
I’m in New York as a newly anointed ‘Green Girl’ from Cali. For the past week, its been like living ‘Opposite Day’. Ethan has special days every so often at school when kids get to be silly and wear their
One Tree Hill co-stars Sophia Bush and Austin Nichols talk “Eco” on the red carpet of the Art of Elysium “Heaven” Gala. They’re young, famous & Eco-conscious! Apple Levy interviews Sophia Bush & Austin Nichols @ The Art of Elysium
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What Is Compost? Composting is part if the natural process of decomposition that naturally occurs in nature. A compost bin functions as a digester that breaks down organic matter, allowing nutrients to be assimilated back into the earth for continual
If you have read my previous posts on the why and the what of composting, maybe you are ready to think about trying it yourself. This is part three of this series (sorry for the delay – I was busy
Once you are ready to start composting, one of the first things you need to know is what type food waste can be composted and what can (or should) not. Compost by shadamai Good compost material: Fruit &
This is the first in a series on composting. Please do not be afraid and stop reading at this point – it’s not so bad, I promise. I understand how most people feel about composting. In my own journey to
