Composting is a great way to reduce waste by re-using expired bio-degradable materials to produce nutrient rich soil. Composting is the corner-stone to organic gardening as there are no chemicals added to the organic matter. A cared for compost can help you reduce the amount of enriched soil you purchase for your lawn and garden The finished product is rich, dark, crumbly and sweet-smelling. Compost is made of recycled garden and kitchen waste. Around 25-40 percent of the average kitchen garbage contents are suitable for home composting so it helps cut down on the amount of garbage you send to the landfill. By composting, a family of four can divert over 500 pounds of kitchen scraps and yard waste a year from waste collection. Why spend $2-$10 buying soil when you can make your own organic soil?
Composting is easy. The following details how to go about doing it yourself.
The Earth Machine
You will need a composting “bin”. You can build one yourself or purchase a composting bin designed specifically to properly ventilate and keep pests out of your valuable soil-to-be. We use The Earth Machine also known as the Darth Vader Helmet. We bought our bin from the City for about . . . → Read More: Compost: Premium Soil for Free
