Copyright (c) 2013 VegetableGardener.com en-us Vegetable Gardener - "Compost" tag posts http://www.vegetablegardener.com/tag/compost Sat, 25 May 2013 16:24:16 -0500 Vegetable Gardener - "Compost" tag posts http://www.vegetablegardener.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.vegetablegardener.com/tag/compost Wed, 08 May 2013 15:40:53 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13652/grow-more-food-in-small-spaces http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13652/grow-more-food-in-small-spaces Posted by WesternGardener
Why is it the best ideas for solving gardening problems come from creative gardeners? That’s because gardeners, like Margaret Park, are always searching for ways to overcome obstacles, including how to garden in the smallest of spaces. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13652/grow-more-food-in-small-spaces Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:33:30 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13435/how-to-start-a-worm-farm http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13435/how-to-start-a-worm-farm Posted by WesternGardener
These days it seems like almost everyone is talking about keeping chickens in their backyard or raising dwarf goats on their property. If you’re feeling left out, you can start a small farm of your own—a worm farm that is. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13435/how-to-start-a-worm-farm Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13395/seed-starting-101-part-v http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13395/seed-starting-101-part-v Posted by yourownvictorygarden
This video compares using seed starting mix with or without compost, and how it affects absorption and drainage. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/13395/seed-starting-101-part-v Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:26:25 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12686/build-a-compost-pile-to-suit-your-style http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12686/build-a-compost-pile-to-suit-your-style Posted by ChrisMcLaughlin
There's a composting method to suit everyone's lifestyle. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12686/build-a-compost-pile-to-suit-your-style Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12362/diy-compost-sifter-screen-wheelbarrow-style http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12362/diy-compost-sifter-screen-wheelbarrow-style Posted by yourownvictorygarden
This screen will give you finely-sifted compost, and save your back. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12362/diy-compost-sifter-screen-wheelbarrow-style Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:53:31 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12154/a-great-foundation-is-the-key-to-a-better-vegetable-garden http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12154/a-great-foundation-is-the-key-to-a-better-vegetable-garden MikeTheGardener
Once in awhile I will receive an email for feedback on the book I wrote recently on home vegetable gardening.  I appreciate feedback that I receive, both good and not so good the... ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12154/a-great-foundation-is-the-key-to-a-better-vegetable-garden Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:25:16 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12003/help-the-environment-and-yourself-recycle-your-food-waste http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12003/help-the-environment-and-yourself-recycle-your-food-waste Posted by MikeTheGardener
Billions upon billions of pounds of food waste every year are thrown away with the regular garbage pick up. This puts a tremendous strain on not only our environment but our wallets to pay people to... ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/12003/help-the-environment-and-yourself-recycle-your-food-waste Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:57:32 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11989/the-difference-between-hot-cold-and-warm-compost-piles http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11989/the-difference-between-hot-cold-and-warm-compost-piles Posted by ChrisMcLaughlin
No matter how much time you have (or the length of your attention span), there's a composting style for everybody. How to do hot, cold, and warm composting. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11989/the-difference-between-hot-cold-and-warm-compost-piles Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11432/build-an-outdoor-bokashi-worm-composting-bin http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11432/build-an-outdoor-bokashi-worm-composting-bin Posted by yourownvictorygarden
This "casket-style" container produces compost below ground, and is a great container for outdoor worm composting. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11432/build-an-outdoor-bokashi-worm-composting-bin Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:45:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11370/frustrated-spring-gardeners-seize-the-moment-try-patch-gardening http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11370/frustrated-spring-gardeners-seize-the-moment-try-patch-gardening Posted by KarenBudnick
This innovative gardening style - I occasionally come up with a good idea - is perfect for someone like me with limited energy and heat sensitivity.  I call it "Patch Gardening" and you can... ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/11370/frustrated-spring-gardeners-seize-the-moment-try-patch-gardening Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:58:10 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/10768/free-fertilizers-within-reach http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/10768/free-fertilizers-within-reach Posted by WesternGardener
Banana peels, used coffee grounds, and eggshell tea make for some free fertilizers that plants really love. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/10768/free-fertilizers-within-reach Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:35:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/10763/question-parrot-poop-in-the-compost-pile http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/10763/question-parrot-poop-in-the-compost-pile Posted by Summer748
Has anyone had experience with this?  I have 5 parrots of varying sizes, and must change the paper in the bottoms of their cages daily.  The poop is mixed with nuts, seeds, veggies that... ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/10763/question-parrot-poop-in-the-compost-pile Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:45:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/10145/question-guinea-pig-poop-as-garden-fertilizer http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/10145/question-guinea-pig-poop-as-garden-fertilizer Posted by JadaE
Hello fellow gardeners!  We all know how wonderful rabbit manure can be, but how about guinea pig poop?  My kids are getting a guinea pig for Christmas, and it's diet is essentially the... ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/10145/question-guinea-pig-poop-as-garden-fertilizer Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9810/start-composting-bokashi-style http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9810/start-composting-bokashi-style Posted by yourownvictorygarden
In this video, I show you a way to set up and maintain a compost system using the Bokashi method. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9810/start-composting-bokashi-style Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9542/the-victory-garden-composter-part-2 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9542/the-victory-garden-composter-part-2 Posted by yourownvictorygarden
With the new compost bin in place, it was time to harvest my "black gold". ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9542/the-victory-garden-composter-part-2 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:37:31 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9538/all-about-compost http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9538/all-about-compost Posted by Ruth
Composting turns kitchen and yard scraps into a marvelous soil amendment, and you don't have to do much to accomplish this stunning transformation. Follow the links to learn all about the benefits of composting, composting systems, building a compost bin, managing your compost, compost tea, and worm composting. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9538/all-about-compost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:06:23 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9516/the-victory-garden-composter http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9516/the-victory-garden-composter Posted by yourownvictorygarden
A compost bin is simply essential in your garden. This two-bin design is simple, efficient, and won't break your budget to make. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/9516/the-victory-garden-composter Thu, 27 May 2010 11:55:18 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/8930/rabbits-at-lastat-least-for-a-while http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/8930/rabbits-at-lastat-least-for-a-while Posted by JadaE
Meet Candy and Lala!  These 2 dutch bunny beauties belong to my kids' elementary school, but they will be taking their summer vacation at our house, (to give the science teacher a... ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/8930/rabbits-at-lastat-least-for-a-while Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:20:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/4541/video-composting-made-easy http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/4541/video-composting-made-easy Posted by VegetableGardener
Jodie Colon, Compost Educator at Bronx Green-Up, shows you how to mix dead, dry leaves and stems, fresh moist green plant materials, and food scraps in a compost heap. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/4541/video-composting-made-easy Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:10:00 -0500 http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/3706/video-getting-started-in-worm-composting http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/3706/video-getting-started-in-worm-composting Posted by VegetableGardener
Here's how to turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost. ]]> http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/3706/video-getting-started-in-worm-composting