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 in just a few hours? Technology is so amazing that we no longer have to rely on food to turn to compost through compost […]
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Whenever I clean out my fridge or pantry, I find myself wondering if random expired food can be composted. This is exactly how I found myself wondering if my 5 years expired blackstrap molasses could be useful in my garden. I found myself Googling, “can you compost molasses?”, and I was so excited to find that organic molasses in compost promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms.
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How To Use Fermented Banana Water As A Natural Fertilizer Don’t toss your banana peels into your compost pile, make banana peel tea with them instead! Banana skins contain vital nutrients such as potassium and phosphorus that specifically support flowering plants. Follow these easy steps to learn how to make your own fermented banana water
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Apartment dwellers have no excuse not to compost! Just because you live in an apartment doesn’t mean you have to send all your food scraps to the landfill. Composting in a small apartment is possible and doesn’t have to involve a worm bin. That’s right, you can compost organic material in an apartment without worms!
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Are you ready to start composting, but overwhelmed by how many books there are on the subject? Or maybe you’re ready to learn more in-depth scientific details about compost. Either way, it can be a little overwhelming with so many books on the market to figure out the best book for you. Lucky for you, I’ve done the legwork! A few books are consistently considered the best composting books year after year because they not only stand the test of time, but they provide a complete guide for a new generation of composters.
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Have you recently looked at your compost pile and found a bunch of teeny tiny little snails? Most likely you’ve got awl snails in your compost. These little snails are mostly benign, but as with any pests, you don’t want to have an infestation of anything in your compost. Keep reading to learn more about these tiny snails in your compost and what you can do to keep them from becoming a problem.
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When I first started writing about electric compost systems, we didn’t have many options. You basically had the original Food Cycler (before Vitamix bought it) and a few copycats. Now there are two big players in the electric composter game: The Vitamix Food Cycler and the Lomi by Pela.
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Getting started with worm composting can seem daunting at first but once you get the hang out it, it’s such a simple way to decrease your food waste. Don’t get overwhelmed by all the “compost rules” you hear. While there are some rules you must follow, once you learn them, worm composting will feel like second nature to you.
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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.
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Are you trying to figure out if the Subpod is right for your yard? We’ve tested it out and surveyed our compost loving friends to bring you the best information about a Subpod compost system.
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