Lomi Kitchen Scraps

What is the Lomi Kitchen Composter? A Lomi Kitchen Composter Review

Trying to reduce your carbon footprint by composting? The Lomi Kitchen Composter might just be the solution for you! It takes organic food waste from your kitchen and turns them into usable soil for your indoor plants, patio garden, or full-sized garden. This small composter fits on your countertop, so … Read More

10 Succulent Subscriptions That Bring Joy to Your Space

10 Succulent Subscriptions That Bring Joy to Your Space

I love them! I actually really love them. My succulent that is, and the one I own is so easy to take care of and brings joy to my room. I have more than just the one in my room but the one in my room is special. It’s special because I made it! In fact, after I made it I decided I wanted more. So I joined a succulent subscriptions monthly club that I get a special surprise every month and it’s also healthy for my environment.

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Vitamix FoodCycler Review

Vitamix FoodCycler Review – A Simple Indoor Composter?

When I saw this simple indoor composter for the first time I was so excited! The FoodCycler from Vitamix is a small appliance and a great idea to improve kitchen waste. And to me spending so much time in the kitchen, just adds another activity for everyone in my household. The FoodCycler from Vitamix is great for collecting food scraps but also to help save the planet. I hope this FoodCycler Review of the Simple Indoor Composter can help you decide if this simple indoor composter is for you. Ready to buy? Get your FoodCycler now!

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What Is Black Gold?

What Is Black Gold?

First hearing the term “black gold” made me so curious. I imagined so many definitions and topics of what is black gold. Is it a new drink, an oil, a type of jewelry, a song or a movie? It inspired me to dig deep and uncover what exactly is black gold. Well I guess it depends who you ask. I asked some friends and they all have their own ideas of what is black gold. I think for me the best answer is it’s the result of successful composting. I wrote about this in an article awhile back that you can read here. I’ve always planned on researching more about this because I do find it interesting.

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how to compost in a bin

How To Compost In A Bin – And What Is Black Gold?

Why do some people think composting is hard? Well I’m here to clear up this misconception and explain clearly how to compost in a bin. Compost is the best soil conditioner, fertilizer and soil amendment you can use. It’s simply taking any organic material tossed into a bin with added oxygen and water. This creates a compost sometimes called black gold and has many benefits for the earth and for a garden. Some examples of organic material would be kitchen scraps from leftover food, small twigs and leaves all shredded into small pieces. According to EPA.gov the food scraps and yard waste makes up 28% of what we throw away in the trash. Making compost helps keep these materials out of the landfills.

How To Compost In A Bin

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