My compost bins are one of the most asked-about things on our homestead! This is probably the most complicated design that you could go for when it comes to compost bins, but they work SUPER well! I love that the slatted design in front keeps the pile neat while allowing for good airflow. Plus, it’s easy to pull the finished compost out by removing all of the front boards. What you’ll need: -4 4x4 posts that are 8’ long (bury in the ground 2’) -16 5/4th decking boards that are 8’ long (chop all

New to composting? I have you covered. In this video, we covered hot composting, a really common method, but there are many other ways to successfully compost. Composting consists of broken down organic materials. It can act as a soil amendment, slow feed for you plants, or even a mulch. Most of what we compost will fall into three categories:Browns (carbon rich): newspaper, wood chips, sawdust, straw, cornstalks, cardboard Greens (nitrogen rich): grass clippings, fresh manure, fruit and vegetab

Up your compost game! When composting in a single bin, the continuous addition of kitchen and garden waste slows the decomposition process down — composting across multiple bins maximizes efficiency by allowing you to scoop out ready-to-use compost from one end, while simultaneously adding fresh waste to the other. Wondering what you can put in your composter? 🌳 Twigs 🍂 Leaves 🥀 Expired garden plants (as long as they are not diseased) 🥗 Salad scraps ☕️ Coffee grounds 🪵 Wood chips 🌼 Deadhea

Get ready to dive into the world of composting! Start your very own compost pile and turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, nutrient-packed soil for your plants. Say goodbye to throwing away food waste. This pile was started early 2022 and it did great! #Composting #Sustainability #EcoFriendlyLiving #gardening #homeandgarden | The garden is growing