Composting – Page 7 – Earthly Comforts

Understanding Actinomycetes in Compost: Fungi Lookalike Explained

The opinions shared here are based upon my own experiences working with compost and may not be shared by all.

What’s the white stuff in my compost?

Effective Composting with Cardboard and Paper

Composting cardboard is debated; select only clean, uncoated types. Shredding aids breakdown, with periods varying. Cardboard adds valuable carbon, making it essential for effective composting alongside nitrogen-rich materials.

Tailoring the Compost Heap for Successful Vegetable Cultivation

The content discusses various composting methods, particularly using Deep Grower Compact Composters, which allow for effective vegetable growth while detailing practical tips for managing compost in a gardening context.

Efficient Meat and Fish Waste Composting: Tips for Odor and Pest Control

Meat, fish, and dairy products can be composted, especially through hot composting, which reaches temperatures between 130°-180° F for at least two weeks. Hot composting kills pathogens and ensures effective decomposition. However, challenges like attracting pests and slow breakdown exist. Proper burying, limited quantities, and alternative methods like vermiculture and Bokashi fermenting can help.

Dandelion: Versatile Plant with Many Uses

DandelionTaraxacum officinale Dandelion FieldCabbage Butterfly on DandelionDandelion Ingredients Many gardeners detest dandelions with the same passion as slugs and snails, which has always confused me, especially as this ‘weed’ is a versatile plant with many uses, waiting to be discovered.Many composters state that weeds like dandelions should not be added to the heap, and again,ContinueContinue reading “Dandelion: Versatile Plant with Many Uses”