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Your Garden: Composting 101

cormac84, member | August 1st, 2016

Why should you compost? When compost is finished, it's a garden fertilizer or soil amendment that you can use absolutely free. Compost is mild in nature, so it doesn't treat plants as harshly as...

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Raised Bed Installation & Building Tips

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | September 23rd, 201412 comments

Putting in a raised bed garden? Here are some “builders tips” to make the project easier.

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Build Your Own Classic Compost Bin

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | June 18th, 201411 comments

This compost bin design has been popular for years. It features convenient removable sides and maximum air circulation.

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5 Things to Do With All Those Fall Leaves

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | September 30th, 201312 comments

Here they come ~ leaves, leaves, glorious leaves! I don't care how you use them, just please don't shove them into bags that are bound for the trash pickup.

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Easier Composting with the Green Cycler

WesternGardener, contributor | August 5th, 20138 comments

Have you ever wished for a gardening gadget that would make composting easier? The Green Cycler may be just what you need.

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Brew a "Texas-Sized" Batch of Compost Tea

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | July 30th, 201310 comments

This method of brewing compost tea is on a much larger scale, so you can water larger areas more efficiently.

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Grow More Food in Small Spaces

WesternGardener, contributor | May 8th, 201310 comments

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.

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How to Start a Worm Farm

WesternGardener, contributor | March 18th, 201313 comments

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.

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Seed Starting 101 - Part V

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | March 8th, 20131 comment

This video compares using seed starting mix with or without compost, and how it affects absorption and drainage.

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Build a Compost Pile to Suit Your Style

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | August 31st, 201211 comments

There's a composting method to suit everyone's lifestyle.

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DIY Compost Sifter Screen, Wheelbarrow Style

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | June 22nd, 20128 comments

This screen will give you finely-sifted compost, and save your back.

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A Great Foundation is the Key to a Better Vegetable Garden

MikeTheGardener, member | April 26th, 20127 comments

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...

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Help the Environment and yourself, Recycle your Food Waste

MikeTheGardener, member | March 26th, 20127 comments

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...

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The Difference Between Hot, Cold, and Warm Compost Piles

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | March 20th, 201212 comments

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.

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Build An Outdoor Bokashi & Worm Composting Bin

yourownvictorygarden, contributor | September 21st, 201112 comments

This "casket-style" container produces compost below ground, and is a great container for outdoor worm composting.

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Frustrated Spring Gardeners - Seize the Moment! Try Patch Gardening!

KarenBudnick, member | August 31st, 201111 comments

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...

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Free Fertilizers Within Reach

WesternGardener, contributor | April 22nd, 201111 comments

Banana peels, used coffee grounds, and eggshell tea make for some free fertilizers that plants really love.

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QUESTION: Parrot Poop in the Compost Pile?

Summer748, member | April 19th, 201112 comments

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...

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QUESTION: Guinea Pig Poop as Garden Fertilizer?

JadaE, member | February 26th, 201113 comments

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...

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