Compost

Make a compost heap or compost bin. Get expert tips on organic composting.

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Summary: With the growth of environmentally sound practices and earth friendly movements, it is no wonder composting has grown in popularity in recent years. The practice of taking organic matter like leaves, fruits, vegetables and soil, and letting it decompose, creates a rich, earthy material to use for fertilizer, landscaping and soil conditioning. Not only does composting use material that might otherwise be considered garbage, but it creates a non-toxic, organic fertilizer that can be used for a variety of purposes.

In this free video series, our expert will teach you how to make a compost heap. If composting is something that interests you, let our expert show you step-by-step instructions for starting a compost heap, and adding fruits, vegetables, kitchen garbage, and even trees to be composted. You will also get tips on dealing with pests around your compost heap, and fixing a smelly compost heap. If you're looking for a healthy mulch or fertilizer for your garden, or simply want to improve the quality of your soil, let our expert show you how to start composting and create a wonderful new compost heap or compost bin.

About the Expert

Yolanda Vanveen is a third generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Washington. She is the owner of vanveenbulbs.com, selling flower bulbs on the internet, garden shows and farmers markets in the Pacific Northwest for nearly twenty years. She holds a BA in communications and international studies from Linfield College and is a graduate of the WSU Master Gardener Program. Yolanda represented the United States at the 2006 Indigenous Bulb Society Symposium in South Africa and has been featured on the PBS show, Smart Gardening, demonstrating which way is up with flower bulbs. To view her sustainable gardening blog or to arrange for her to speak at your next meeting, go to vanveenbulbs.com.

Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com

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