We all have heard it. We all have wanted to do it.
Today we make it easy...
You need more that just a green thumb, to grow a garden full of goodness. Today I want to talk about composting.
First! What is it?
Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment. It is key in organic farming, and growing your at home veggies. There are several types of composting:
- Aerobic
Anaerobic
- Vermicompost
These three are at the top of the list. But today we will focus on:
Aerobic Composting
For Aerobic composting you need three things. Green (Living Material), Brown (Dead Material), and Blue (Water). It is that simple. Do not be fooled, you do not need a fancy bin, tumbler, or can. Just start collecting these items, and placing them, in a nice sunny spot. A suggestion I have, is keeping a 3 to 1 ratio. 3 parts Brown to 1 part Green. Some helpful tips:
Brown: Dead leaves, newsprint, dried grass
Green: Food scraps, grass clippings
Make sure you are keeping your pile moist, and about 1 time a week, make sure you turn your pile. This can be done with a shovel, or a good bow rake.
That is it. You are a "composter"!
This garden gold, will provide amazing nutrients, and bio-activity to your plants. Creating well fed, happy, organic veggies.
Happy Composting,
-Matthew | Proprietor
Artisan Farm Company
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