It is proven that organic pesticides deposit a ton of harmful chemicals into both the soil that you grow your food in, as well as the water systems that you get your drinking water from. What farmers have found out though is that these pesticides aren’t always required, as the plants have natural defenses [...]
Image by Getty Images via Daylife Organic gardening is a great way to teach yourself a new skill as well as being able to provide your family with whole foods that are incredibly healthy. Organic foods are loaded with nutrients and don’t have all of the harmful chemicals used on them. While studies haven’t proven [...]
Compost tumblers seem to be a convenient choice for urban dwellers, city folks and people who have a space consideration. There is the urban compost tumbler and the back porch compost tumbler that fit neatly into smaller spaces. These models also claim to decompose the material quicker. That is because of the ease of aerating [...]
Composting is a great way to recycle your yard and kitchen waste. It is also the best mulch you can add to your garden and house plants. There are many ways to compost. You can do it without a bin, you can use a wormery, you can build your own or you can buy a [...]
The decision to start composting is one that will dramatically help your garden and the environment. Learning how to compost is easy. It’s a great way to get your children involved and it’s fun too! So where do you start? Basically, there are two types of composting bins to choose from. Stationary composters (static) that stay [...]