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Worm Composting Introduction (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcqTiy9xE6I&feature=related This is a nicely done video showing the basics of worm composting. Not sure why she has a clear plastic bin, worms are favorable to dark conditions. Either way, it's a great video showing what I think will become more popular over the next few years...the finished soil from a good worm bin is insanely good. It reminds me of kombucha brewing too, once you start it initially, it just keeps multiplying. It's not a big investment, either...you can get a pound of red wigglers for between $20 and $30. Definitely the way to go in the wintertime when you need extra help.

Plant Damage By Immature Composts (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0I3D0gbj8s Compost scientists...who woulda thought? If the video clip seems foreign, I think the simplest lesson to learn from it is that patience is a virtue with composting. Immature compost is a reality, it can eat up your plants' oxygen supply. I'd rather have too much mellow compost than a little overpowering compost. I'm trying to find out where to buy all the gadgets they're using in the video...how does my compost size up? My yard says it's plenty good. If you can recognize items amongst the dirt, it probably isn't ready. Otherwise, wait a little bit and then share the love.

The Secrets of Gardening Herbs in Containers (article)

"What if you live in a high-rise apartment? Does that does not mean you can’t have your own fresh herbs? Gardening herbs in containers is an easy way of creating a beautiful indoor landscape on a shining kitchen windowsill. It is a perfect place to grow some of your favourite herbs. Being creative with a window box or hanging basket can turn an otherwise unimpressive area into something that can in an wink be beautiful, useful and aromatic. In fact, growing herbs in containers is as easy as growing any other house plant. Each plant has it own set of requirements. All plants need nutrition supplied through sun, soil and water. There is no exclusion for herbs. The right combination of these elements is the key to growing every type of…