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How to Cut Your Trash in Half by Skipping One TV Episode Per Week

Do you want to start composting right away, but you have an endless number of questions and you're not sure where to start? Or maybe you're tired of looking at a stagnant, slimy compost pile, baffled as to why it isn't breaking down after six months...or even longer? There were so many tricks I wish I knew when I first started composting. My new guide will get you on the fast track to quality compost in less than ten minutes a week- seriously! In this new e-book, you will discover: -The 5 make-or-break factors to having an efficient compost pile -How to cut your trash in half in less than ten minutes a week -How to eliminate pests and odors with one simple trick -Identify how and when your compost…

When is Your Compost Ready to Use? (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Hf_IcS_5U When is your compost ready to use? Some questions to ask yourself include: How does it look? Can you recognize any of the material? How does it smell? Is the material warm? Here I have a few different samples of compost...vermicompost, tumbler compost, commercial compost, and trench compost. What do you think of these samples? I feel like my tumbler compost and vermicastings could both go even longer before using them, but that they're still OK if I were to use them now. In fact, I'm going to use these samples for my next "Clash of The Composts!" experiment coming soon... stay tuned!

What Are These Bugs in My Kitchen Compost Bin? (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnh-O2euWQU Kitchen compost crocks aren't my favorite tool when it comes to composting, but they are fun to ignore. For the last several months, I decided to fill it up and not empty it since it's colder out (less bugs) and it won't smell as bad. I opened it up today, and it was nothing but sludge in the bottom and gobs of compost mites around the lid. These are a common inhabitant of worm bins, but they don't really pose a threat to your system. In fact, they're a bit of a help since they indicate that your compost is unbalanced. Most likely your compost is too moist, and that's what these critters like being around. The solution? Add a bunch of dry browns to balance it out. The…