What can you compost

Composting reduces trash output and provides an excellent soil amendment for gardens. The benefits are large, but not everything belongs in your compost.

You’ll be surprised to find that you have items to compost all over the house. But, be sure to know which ones you can't compost.

Learning how to make compost doesn't have to be intimidating, or take a lot of effort. With a few basic steps, you can make amazing compost.

easy compost chart - Daria's science class is learning about composting

If it's organic, it will eventually rot!

Find out how to put your kitchen scraps, dead leaves, and other compostables to work without a big pile or bin! Direct composting is simple and easy!

"Hot Composting" is a method to quickly compost by utilizing microbes within the pile. By turning it at regular intervals you can have compost in a month.

Did you know that you can easily compost your tired, old, used potting soil from this year’s container plants and bring it back to life to use again next year? Take a look at this article to learn how!

See how to make great compost by avoiding 4 of the most common composting mistakes. Make better compost faster this year!

As homesteaders, we’re always striving to reduce our carbon footprint and upcycle as much as possible. Nothing goes to waste. Whenever possible, we find ways to upcycle things and reuse them to the best of our advantage. This includes food waste and other organic materials in and around the homestead. By composting, we’re taking advantage ... Read more