http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/Compost-blog.html The Compost Blog will keep you up to date on compost news along with new material and changes to the-compost-gardener.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us compost Wed, 15 May 2013 11:35:21 -0400 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:35:21 -0400 the-compost-gardener.com http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/decomposer.htmlda28df43e79aa586ffe5f39de606b204Decomposer fungi are nature's grand molecular disassemblers. And they make great soil too. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:35:19 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/the-worms-in-my-garden-compost-have-disappeared.html76669b69e664e0a719408df701c704a8We compost in a large plastic composter that used to be loaded with worms throughout the compost material. Recently we have noticed that the worms are Wed, 1 May 2013 11:57:29 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/someone-elses-compost.html8058a455de8a347035aec1c498bae961My husband and I bought a house with a compost bin. The house has been vacant for several months, but there is stuff in it from the previous owner. Should Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:36:22 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/100-compost-or-5050-topsoil-and-compost.html5fcfcf76923aef3d689721179b4626abI am buying 15 yards of something this spring. Just not sure what is best for my purpose. 100% compost is available along with a 50/50 blend of compost Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:08:06 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/compost-tumbler-questions.htmlda1bd86a10fd44f74a7ca58b66e6a71cHow ya doing? I live in Virginia, Zone 6b, Jan. 10,2013, temp 30 to 50 degrees F, dry. I have a four part question. Airholes for my TumblerI have a horizontal Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:43:11 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/daily-kitchen-scraps-meets-a-full-compost-tumbler.html40a847b2be0c3ecbd8a3f8ffe719f52aWhat do I do with my daily kitchen scraps as I produce compostable material everyday and my tumbler is already full? This is a problem I continuously Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:39:56 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/em-1.htmlb836497d271e203672d9b59292bc863aEM-1 consists of three groups of effective, beneficial and non-pathogenic microbes. They have many applications including bokashi composting. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:42:57 -0500 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/rats-and-compost.html2eec059e35d3c5d1dcf09b7fd0860799I have two compost piles. The first one is a layer of seaweed, layer of old dirt, layer of horse manure, layer of dirt and then repeat until desired size. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 16:42:42 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/hot-composting.htmlb2256b89b68912ac4968185bf244df24Hot composting covers the basics of building a compost that makes enough heat to deal with weeds and pathogens and make a high quality compost. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:51:45 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/composting-basics.htmla84d7bb1ef4793b7cde491dafe2b957cNo matter how you make compost pay attention to these three composting basics and you'll have success. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:39:46 -0500 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/bokashicomposting.htmlc43824e4763259d3634baea011228f2fA step by step guide to bokashi composting, a simple efficient way to deal with your kitchen wastes Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:34:08 -0500 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/bokashi-composting.htmlc2846e712e9cc31637c44b4253bb1b70If you're looking for a kitchen compost that handles all your kitchen waste you might want to try bokashi composting. Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:20:45 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/compost-ingredients.html08f22fd30b07e11e8033fec5e0d9d8eaYour compost ingredients are food for the billions of microbes who will work in your compost. Feed them well. Wed, 2 Nov 2011 18:27:13 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/build-a-compost-bin.html126cdf6ce1b06e77a0e1a0e618c50a40Build a Compost Bin - check - Compost the Easy Way - check. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:13:13 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/lowering-soil-ph.html9dbc3431f24734a5f34c8ce897021b1fLowering soil pH by using compost is a safe effective way to manage many of the problems found with alkaline and desert soil. Mon, 30 May 2011 20:50:43 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/urban-compost-tumbler.html279e3f436ae28168297403892a4c886eThe Urban Compost Tumbler is a good solution for composting, especially in Urban areas where neighbors appreciate tidiness. Sun, 29 May 2011 17:06:46 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/envirocycle-composter.html64029915048f41bc7013b660732394bbThe compact Envirocycle Composter is at home on a deck or balcony. A decent compost solution for small urban spaces. Tue, 17 May 2011 17:43:19 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/composting-tips.html93cb937830b84a3d0c9e950d4f6beba1A compost tumbler can be a great tool or a nightmare. These composting tips will almost guarantee success. Tue, 17 May 2011 11:23:35 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/compost-pit.html4a3053d691434c1827d5762be97a6defA shallow compost pit is a great way to compost, especially in dry climates. Here is how it was done on a large scale in India. Mon, 2 May 2011 18:26:08 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/garden-composter.html7d6abcdd3999c8d25e3f310627427e55The best garden composter is the free or cheap compost bin you can pick up through your town. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:51:53 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/humanure-handbook.html66c7ca4954bfec14ce96a7d0f2e16960The Humanure Handbook is an absolute gem - a great read on a subject that is surprisingly fascinating - human excrement. Tue, 5 Apr 2011 23:58:22 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/compost-questions.htmlafc053664e8dc23915ff8cd47dd0f5c2Come here to ask your compost questions and fnd out how to solve your problems. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:20:07 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/nitrogen-fixing-bacteria.html80a1aedad0bec43202c88315cecfe5feThe right Rhizobium nitrogen fixing bacteria matched with the correct legume partner equals free natural nitrogen fertilizer. Do you have the right bacteria in your soil? Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:59:13 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/how_to_make_compost.htmldb842e4d09ffc42f9060c3beb8e15daaMaking compost is as indiviudal as you are. Tell your compost story and read some others. Tue, 8 Mar 2011 15:01:33 -0500 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/bokashi.html26e84b263958bc93059b4923c14160e8Are you loving bokashi composting? Why not team up with a few friends, make a big batch and you'll be supplied for next to nothing. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:39:14 -0500 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/coffee-grounds-compost.html09b43c17e0f62b20cf3e2e722b2ec245Coffee Grounds Compost can make a small change in your garden, or a big change in the world. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:29:09 -0500 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/haber-process.html7a9efc236ab0ee951364aa8bb1118917The Haber Process provides the base for nitrogen fertilizer that helps feed the wqorld. But there is a dark side. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:43:58 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/back-porch-compost-tumbler.html7dd27964d84fe4b91c56bb04895225ddThe Back Porch Compost Tumbler will actually fit nicely on your deck or porch and can be easily moved to the garden on its handy wheels. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:09:52 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/the-compost-pile.htmlff4f27718a484b81eaa1fa1920dab26fThe Compost Pile is a priceless - as in absolutely free - Ezine. Bringing you answers to your soil and compost questions and news from around the world. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:36:06 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/soil-ph.html65c18bf1e7fa2cac6b35eebb17df0a6cTest your soil pH levels, find out what it all means and how to fix problems Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:12:22 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/sitesearch.htmlab09d625bd58e974bd461016288981ebTrying to find a page on the site? Here you can enter any topic you want info on and if it's on the site the page and a link will come up. Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:56:04 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/plant-fungi.htmle9bd807e9b8cf714df5f63d6e924a792Plants trade 20-30% of their sugar production to the plant fungi in their roots. Are they getting their sugar's worth of benefits? Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:56:58 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/mycorrhizal_fungi.htmlf8cb6210abf0d43d701b4ca1b6ce392aMycorrhizal Fungi partner with 95% of the plant kingdom. Why are they mysteriously missing or mentioned only in passing by most garden books and websites. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:58:59 -0400 http://www.the-compost-gardener.com/phosphorus-fertilizer.htmldc7de23a6ac51a8b512439e58d09670aMost of the phosphorus fertilizer applied to crops is wasted, maybe it's time to look at mycorrhizal fungi. Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:55:41 -0400