For many gardeners, the garden actually begins in January when the first seed catalog arrives in the mailbox. While the cold wind howls outside, we retire to a cozy chair and leaf through the catalog, carefully notating which varieties of lettuce and tomatoes to try and wishing we had the space to plant each and every flower so artfully displayed on its pages. But have you ever wondered where your great-grandparents ... Read More

The importance of planting heirloom seeds is to stop plants from going extinct. There are many plants that have been a part of our heritage and cultures that are a very important part of many lives. Heirloom gardening is the only way to keep these plants alive. There are basically three different types of seeds. F1, bio-engineered and heirloom. F1 are first generation hybrid seeds that have been hand pollinated, often ... Read More

Do you want to start a compost pile but feel it's too much work? Or do you already have one and think that it is taking too long to produce a rich and healthy compost soil? Here are some tips that will help you to create richer compost faster! Amazon.com Widgets 1. Be sure to rotate the compost pile in order to get oxygen in the mix, which speeds up ... Read More

There are several different types of compost containers. Some are built simply with items on hand, while others can be quite fancy and complicated. The important thing to remember when considering any type of container or structure for your compost heap, is that the compost must be kept moist up to the very edges. Another important thing to remember is that it has to be easy for you to get ... Read More

Composting has been practiced by gardeners for centuries as a great way to not only get rid of garden and yard waste, but it's a very cost effective way to improve and enrich the soil in a garden or even an indoor container. Almost all gardeners value the "black gold" of compost as one of the best additives to the garden soil. Amazon.com Widgets But many gardeners, especially "indoor" gardeners, ... Read More

When I first heard about the rotating compost bin I must say I was a little dubious. Claims of compost in two or three weeks seemed unrealistic to me. I decided to investigate, to see if this really could be true. The compost bin tumbler works in a fairly unique way. The bin is always on a pivot so it can be turned around. This mixes up the contents thoroughly. ... Read More

Composting is an ongoing natural process whereby living organisms such as fungi, bacteria insects and mould feed on and break down organic matter. As part of this process, these organisms effectively rearrange your organic waste so that it can be absorbed back into your garden. This process is facilitated through garden compost bins. Amazon.com Widgets There are many different types of garden compost bins and whichever type you have, you've ... Read More

Composting is the process of organic material breaking down. The process of breaking down is more commonly known as decomposing. There is an entire ecosystem of earthly creatures, some you can see like worms, and many you can not like bacteria, that are working hard for you to give you great compost. With that said there are still some things you can do to either speed up the process or make ... Read More

When starting to compost, one must ask, which exactly is better the compost bin or the compost tumbler? Really, it all depends on who you ask and what their current lifestyle is like. For instance, does this person have the time to commit to their compost and garden? More importantly, do you? Whatever your answer will be may well dictate whether you'll go with purchasing a compost bin or tumbler. ... Read More

Building a compost bin is as easy or as complicated as you would like to make it. In fact the simplest bin is none at all. Just pile up organic matter and let it rot. If if sits for a couple of years it should be finished compost. A compost bin is just a means of making measuring a finished pile easier and keeping things neat and tidy. It also ... Read More