Composting

How to compost, including with worms.

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Good Fertilizers and Growing Media for Houseplants

U. MARYLAND Dave Clement, UMD Plant Pathologist and Carrie Engel of Valley View Farms Garden and Nursery in Cockeysville, MD review many different foliage houseplant food options. For more information, visit the Home and Garden Information website or the Youtube channel. 

Trench Composting with Melinda Myers

MIDWESTERN GARDENING EXPERT MELINDA MYERS Convert kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost right in the garden with trench composting. For more information visit http://bonnieplants.com and http://www.melindamyers.com

Composting 101 — Making Compost in Composting Bins and Compost Piles

GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA By GrowOrganic Peaceful Valley   Tricia shares with you how to start your very own compost pile or compost bin. Get more info plus organic gardening supplies at Peaceful Valley, GrowOrganic.com http://www.groworganic.com. Extra composting facts in our blog posts “Composting tips — how to balance your compost bin” http://intheloop.groworganic.com/2011… and “What’s going on …Read more »

Worm Composting

MIDWEST Convert kitchen scraps into valuable worm compost and fertilizer for your houseplants, container plantings and gardens. By nationally known gardening expert, author & TV/radio host Melinda Myers.

Composting 101: Stupid-Easy Compost Making in Piles & Bins

PACIFIC NORTHWEST From Pure Living for Life: Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/2tdla40 Compost tumbler for urban composting: http://amzn.to/2fbOUE6 Earlier this year we decided to dive into composting 101 and get started with our very first compost pile. Despite the concept being incredibly simple, there is so much information out there on how to start a …Read more »

Worm Composting

U. of MAINE University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator Marjorie Peronto discusses the benefits and best methods of worm composting. Learn more at the U. Maine Extension website and Youtube channel.

How to Make a Compost Bin for Free Using Shipping Pallets

ATLANTA-AREA EXPERT JOE LAMP’L at joegardenerTV.com Over the years I’ve tried every type of composting system, from open piles to expensive, dual-bin, closed devices. Yet my system of choice is when I made a compost bin for free using shipping pallets. And it’s what I still use today, 10-years and counting. You can make it in …Read more »

Varieties of Composting Bins

U. MARYLAND Master Gardener Bettye Ames gives a run through of different types of compost bins you can use to get your compost pile started. This video is brought to you by the Home and Garden Information Center, part of University of Maryland Extension. There are lots more on their Youtube Channel.  Or learn their Grow …Read more »

Composting: Troubleshooting Issues

KANSAS STATE EXTENSION Common challenges with composting include material not breaking down quick enough, keeping the right mix of browns and greens, funny odors, and attracting wildlife. This segment gives tips on how to combat these issues and have success at composting. Produced by the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education at Kansas State University. …Read more »

Composting Basics for the Garden

U. MARYLAND Master Gardener Bettye Ames she walks us through the steps on how to make your own nutritious compost. She explains the benefits of hot composting and how to turn everyday food and garden waste into “black gold.” This video is brought to you by the Home and Garden Information Center, part of University …Read more »

How to Use Leaves as Garden Mulch

GEORGIA, by Joe Lamp’l (Joe Gardener TV) or a national audience Leaves are the best amendment for any garden, landscape bed or compost pile. Watch as Joe Lamp’l demonstrates easy how-to steps for gathering, processing and putting fall leaves to use in your garden.

Backyard Composting with Joe Lamp’l

From PBS’s Growing a Greener World TV, with host Joe Lamp’l.