Completing the Cycle: A Guide to Composting in Urban Environments (1 Viewer)

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Completing the Cycle: A Guide to Composting in Urban Environments

(By guest author John Magee) Everything in nature works in cycles, and while humans are obviously a part of nature, the modern Western food system has gone very far in disrupting the connection humans have with their environment, and with the foods they eat.​

While organic back yard farming has become more and more popular over the years, it's easy for those who dwell in cities, and those with busy lives in general, to ignore one of the important steps in the life cycle of plants. Composting kitchen scraps is very much a viable task that is appropriate for those who live even in urban areas, though you'll need at least some outdoor space to make a go of it.​

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[Anaeika]

The barrel-style composter is great & what I use. Because there is a lid, moisture stays insides. A trick I discovered by accident is to put earthworms inside the bin. The earthworms quickly break down everything and reproduce. Then I will pluck a few bucketfulls to transport my garden, allowing the earthworma to airate the soil.

I also keep a small bucket by my kitchen sink to throw in my fruit and vegetable scraps, old flowers, egg shells, tea, & coffee.