Want to learn how to compost? Watch these short clips below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t24C4cgxHAc&feature=emb_logo Want to learn how to turn your food scraps into compost? Check the quick video above where I show you the pros and cons of the top three composting methods out there- the compost bin, compost tumbler, and trash can composter. Each of these can quickly turn your food scraps into healthy soil to add to your garden. If you’re like me and you don’t have space for a garden, you still reap the benefits of cutting back on what goes to the landfill- nearly 50% of landfills consist of organic materials that can be composted! If you’re looking to keep your costs down and space is limited, here’s how to compost using just a trash can: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0EPnJJw198 If you’re looking for something a little nicer than a pair…

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Building a compost pile right before the snowstorm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKKED6Vii8M I'm long overdue on building a new compost pile- I've been adding to my cubic yard sized compost bin for well over a year, and I'd like to start a new pile so this one is finished 15 months from now in the spring. It's been cold out but not cold enough- I wanted to build my pile when it was below freezing for a few days, and now there's about to be a snowstorm... perfect! The bigger the compost pile the better when it comes to getting through the winter- although I don't have that much to start with (one bucket of food scraps, two bags of leaves), it should be enough to get going. Over the next few weeks I plan on adding various manures to bring…

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