Pistachios are an excellent guilt-free snack given how they are loaded with large amounts of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. If you love chowing down on these tasty nuts, you’ve probably found yourself wondering if you can do anything with pistachio shells. While you can’t possibly eat the shells, did you know they have some […]
Composting
Composting for Beginners: 3 Mistakes to Avoid
Interested in learning about composting for beginners? You’re in the right place! Composting is an economical and environmentally friendly way to create your own nutrient-rich soil for your garden. It’s not a difficult process, but if you’re composing for the first time, there are some common mistakes a lot of beginners make. If you’re interested […]
Indoor Compost Bins For Your Kitchen
Have you ever thought about using indoor compost bins for your kitchen? No? Well, such a thing does exist! And there are some good reasons why you should purchase one and start using it right away. Let’s look at the benefits of using indoor compost bins for your kitchen, and then I’ll show you where […]
What to Do With All the Fall Leaves
Fall is very aptly named! And if you also have a yard full of fallen leaves, you know why. Besides being pretty to look at, what are all those leaves good for? When it comes to gardening, they are actually good for quite a lot! Let me show you what you can do with all […]
Don’t Fall Off the Fall Composting Wagon
Once fall arrives, it’s easy to think less and less about the compost bin. Many people have an easier time remembering to compost during the warm summer months, but fall composting can be a very beneficial thing to do. In fact, fall is when you can really do your best composting of the year! Let’s […]
Did You Know You Can Compost These Items?
Composting is a fantastic way to make use of food scraps that would otherwise be thrown away. It’s the ultimate in garden recycling. You probably think about composting fruit and veggie peels, leaves, and grass, but there are some lesser-known items that make fantastic compost. Let’s take a look. 1. Fireplace Ashes Ashes from your […]
Do You Know the Difference Between Hot and Cold Composting?
What? Did you even realize there were two different types of composting? Well there are, and they each require a slightly different process, yielding different benefits. One takes more effort but yields faster compost (which will be free of disease and weeds), and the other is mostly hands-free but takes a while to get results. Let’s go […]
12 Composting Tips You Should Know
Want to make better and healthier soil for your plants and garden but don’t know how? Lots of people spend large sums of money to buy top-notch soil and state-of-the-art gardening equipment, but that’s not necessary at all! Here are 12 easy composting tips that everyone should know about! Cardboard Not only is cardboard a […]