Composting 101

For beginners or for compost experts who would like reference material to share, Compost Basics includes articles ranging from a basic understanding of composting, to essential compost equipment, to where and how to ask for composting advice.

What is Composting?

What is Composting?

We cannot allow our waste to lay where it falls as it does in Nature, so we use “composting” to intentionally decompose waste into fertilizer for healthy soil.

Does Your Soil Rate a Healthy “10”?

Does Your Soil Rate a Healthy “10”?

Before you break ground on your garden, have your soil tested. Healthy plants depend on a healthy foundation from the start.

Minimum Composting Equipment Requirements

Minimum Composting Equipment Requirements

Whether it’s a cold (slow) compost pile you’re building, or hot (fast) pile, there are basic tools you’re going o need to do the job right.

How to Use a Compost Thermometer

How to Use a Compost Thermometer

Monitoring the temperature of a compost pile can help measure the effectiveness of your composting efforts. The hotter the pile, the faster the decomposition.

How to Ask for Composting Advice

How to Ask for Composting Advice

When it comes to asking for composting advice, avoid general inquires and concentrate instead on the specifics of your situation.