Composting 101...
Ahhh...the smell of compost is a smell that I cannot describe. Earthy, dense, full of life...compost is amazing stuff and if you have the capacity to do it, I highly recommend it. It is immensely satisfying to be able to turn waste and junk into something that is completely life giving. I have to admit that I have a slight advantage over the every day gardener when it comes to compost, I have a horse, goat, rabbits and chickens that all produce waste that makes amazing compost. However, it is easy and very possible to achieve compost without the help of barnyard friends. Composting is a valuable part of gardening. It puts beneficial microorganisms back into the ground. Microorganisms are beneficial to creating a balance of good bacteria in the ground to help plants grow and fend off diseases. Composting is also a great organic way to sustain the soil. Often as we grow food and plants, our nutritional demands for the plants we grow ou...