How to Create a Successful Compost Bin

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Organic materials (food and yard waste) make up almost a quarter of the contents in Ohio landfills. Composting prevents these materials from going to a landfill and provides you with an organic fertilizer. So what can be composted? Any food scraps such as apple cores, vegetables, etc. as well as yard ...

Compost Tea, a Free Way to Boost Your Garden’s Productivity

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

If you're a gardener, you're probably already making your own compost. (And if you're not, it's time to get started! Not only is it cheaper--AKA free--to make your own compost instead of buying from the garden store, but it's more eco-friendly as well since no one needs to ...

RolyPig Composter Makes Gardening Fun For Kids

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

There are all sorts of fun garden tools out there to help the kids get interested in your backyard vegetable garden, but this is the first kid-friendly composter I've seen. And to be quite honest, I'd love to have one too. It's shaped like a pig--what's not to ...