Blog List Category: Composting

Does Composting Contribute to Climate Change?

There is concern that composting produces carbon dioxide and we all know that CO2 contributes to climate change. Does this…

Can Sunflower Seed Hulls Harm Plants – Are They Allelopathic

Sunflower seeds are good for feeding birds. They are relatively cheap, easy to handle, and birds love them. There is only one…

Fall Leaves Can Harm Your Garden

Fall leaves are a great resource of nutrients for the garden but if you use them incorrectly, they can rob your soil of…

Is Salt in Mushroom Compost Harmful to Your Garden?

Mushroom compost is used a lot for gardens but it comes with a warning, don’t use too much because it contains a lot of…

Soil Factory Using Bokashi Ferment

I am seeing the term soil factory used more often, usually in discussions about Bokashi or Vermicomposting. I’ll…

Bokashi vs Composting

Bokashi is a fermentation method used for processing kitchen scraps in the home with very little mess and no foul odors. Some…

Dynamic Accumulators – Are They Beneficial to the Garden?

Dynamic accumulators are plants that accumulate higher than average nutrients in their leaves. Some people grow these plants…

Comfrey – Is it a Dynamic Accumulator?

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is probably the most popular dynamic accumulator. Permaculturists swear by it, and organic…

Too Much Compost Can Poison Your Garden?

Can you use too much compost? If you believe what you read, compost is the best thing for your garden. If that’s true…
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