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Self-Fertilizing Garden Update

Lots of Plant Growth Thanks to the Composting Trench

As mentioned in my last post, I took a bit of a hiatus from Compost Guy this fall – partially to give more attention to Red Worm Composting, and partially due to a new time-challenged schedule (I decided to take … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on December 19th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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On the Comeback Trail!

Howdy!
Believe it or not, CompostGuy.com is not abandoned web real estate! Just been choosing to spend more time over at Red Worm Composting this fall. Will be back in the saddle again over here very soon!
8)… >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on December 17th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Jumbo Garbage Garden

Garbage Garden
My dad surveys the patch of land he groomed for our garbage garden.


Just when I thought I might have to scale back my restaurant food waste vermicomposting project – due to the accumulation of excess waste, with no place … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on July 30th, 2008 with 2 comments.
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The Sandbox Self-Fertilizing Garden

I recently wrote (on the Red Worm Composting blog) about the ‘vermicomposting trench‘ systems I’ve been using to compost restaurant food waste, and to provide my vegetable gardens with water and nutrition all summer long.

One of … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on July 25th, 2008 with 4 comments.
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I’m a Lousy Gardener…

Honeysuckle

..but my herd of composting worms are helping me look pretty good this year!
🙂

I’ve had an interest in ‘growing things’ for quite a few years, but to be totally honest I’ve never actually dedicated myself to the task … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on July 21st, 2008 with 1 comment.
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Garbage Gardening


Down below this jungle of tomato and snap pea plants lies layers of organic waste and lots of composting worms busily converting the materials into rich vermicompost.


As I mentioned a while back (and written about recently on Red Worm … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on July 16th, 2008 with 3 comments.
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Fun With BioBags

Way back at the beginning of May, I wrote a post about my plans to purchase some biodegradable bags – specifically, ‘Biobags’. Well, I did end up buying some, and have been having fun testing them out ever since (and … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on June 30th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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My New Green (ad)Venture

Well, I must say these promised posts have been flowing out like cold molasses!
😆

I guess it’s better to be slow than to not write at all!

Anyhow…
As some of you undoubtedly know already (especially if you follow … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on June 24th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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My New Rechargeable Lawn Mower

Hi everyone – I really wanted to get this week off to a good start on the blog. I have so much to write about (as mentioned in my last post), but unfortunately not enough time to write about it.… >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on June 16th, 2008 with 6 comments.
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What’s New With The Compost Guy?

Hi Everyone,
I realize my blog postings have followed a “feast or famine” type of cycle ever since starting the site. I guess the important thing is that I’m continuing to move slowly forward.

I’m happy to report that I’ll … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on June 5th, 2008 with 2 comments.
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