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

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

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