Looking to start composting, but don’t even know where to begin? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. This beginners guide to compost gives you a solid foundation on the basics on composting so you can figure out the best method of composting for you, and what steps to take next in order to enrich your …
With the announcement of the Lomi Home Composter by Pela Case, and the already popular Vitamix Food Cycler, it seems that electric home composters will soon be a regular staple in the kitchen.
How to Make a Bokashi Bucket for Easy Composting It goes without saying that composting is amazing, great for the environment and is easy to do. But! There are limitations on what you can and can’t compost in a typical backyard composting bin. That is why bokashi composting is so clutch. Animal products – meat, …
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BEST COMPOST TUMBLERS Composting with a pile isn’t the only way to compost these days. Compost tumblers not only speed up that rate of food decomposition, but they keep critters out of your compost too. We’ve rounded up the best composter tumblers sold on the internet to help you make the best decision when it …
How To Make Your Own Worm Composting Bin Worms! Creepy, crawly, slimy, gross, right? No! These little guys are major players when it comes to composting. It’s called vermicomposting and I promise getting set up to do this is way less complicated than that name. In fact, let’s simplify and call this worm composting. What …
How To Troubleshoot Flies In Compost You’ve got your compost system all set up. You’ve been adding all the right things. And then boom- an invasion of flies and maggots ruins your composting dreams. Don’t let flies and maggots scare you off from composting! Many flies and maggots are beneficial to compost. Keep reading to …
How to Use Worm Castings Let me introduce you to the magical world of worm waste! Yep, the organic matter left behind when worms eat through compost, also known as worm castings, is amazing fertilizer for your plants. Packed with dozens of nutrients, minerals and even nitrates, this perfectly organic material will take your plants …
How To Use Fermented Banana Water As A Natural Fertilizer Organic fertilizer is great for plants and great for the environment, and it’s really not that hard to come by. In fact, the humble banana makes a fantastic organic fertilizer when fermented and you use the water byproduct. What is fermented banana water? Fermented banana …
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Naples Compost is an affiliate of Vitamix and Amazon. All products purchased through our links help keep this educational site up and running. Thanks! Best Electric Kitchen Composters Traditional composting can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 12 months. Why wait that long when an electric kitchen composter can turn your food scraps into soil …
