Watch a chicken for a few minutes, and you’ll soon deduce what seems to be its purpose in life: to scratch. Chickens are smart, adorable, cuddly (in my opinion) creatures, but they have obsessively one-track minds. And their obsession with scratching and picking at...
The Basics of Worm Composting What is worm composting? Many people turn to worm composting (or vermicomposting) as a way to keep everyday kitchen waste out of the trash. Even if you don’t have a garden, composting is an admirable step toward a no-waste lifestyle, and...
When I lived on a biodynamic farm outside of Louisville, Kentucky, I witnessed crazy things happening in the compost pile. Herbal potpourri (called “preps” or preparations) were added to the huge compost heap. Cow horns filled with manure were buried in the pile....
Composting is becoming more and more popular among households. Everyone wants to try it out! And why wouldn’t you? When you compost you lessen the amount of trash your family produces. This can reduce the cost of garbage pickup, result in a decrease of landfill...
Believe it or not, anyone can compost no matter where they live. There is a type of compost container and method for you whether you live in an apartment or have a house with a large yard. You may wonder: if you don’t have a garden, what would even be the point...
