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Composting, a practice centuries old, has had a revitalization due to precious little remaining landfill sites and the realization that creating your own fertilizer is not only economical but environmentally beneficial.
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We recycle water, recycle paper, recycle old automobile tires, even recycle used computer printer ink cartridges. Why shouldn’t our friend, the worm, join the crusade? However, we will need to look at its cousin, the common
red worm,
 Eisenia foetida, to do the job. Also known as the tiger worm, brandling, angle worm, manure worm, or red wriggler, the
red worm
lives in a different ecological niche than does the common earthworm burrowing in garden soil. You can find the
red worm
making its home near the surface in areas of high concentration of organic matter, such as what might be found in pastures, leaf mould, or underneath a compost pile. Another breed of
red worm,
Lumbricus rubellas, can be used in worm composting as well.
The art of worm composting is known officially as Vermicomposting.
Let us start with a description of the components needed for vermicomposting. Of course, the most important item is a large supply of worms which will leave worm castings (dung). Also essential is a fair amount of decayed organic material. In an optimum scenario, worms have the ability to eat up to their own weight of organic waste in the course of one day. Although they consume the organic matter, the true nourishment comes from the micro-organisms to be found inside the worms, busily eating away. Strange but true, the worm casts have eight times as many organisms as their food does. These micro-organisms encourage healthy plant growth; the castings do not have any injurious disease pathogens, which have been reliably destroyed in the worms’ gut. This is literally an instance of vermicomposting having its cake and eating it, too. A big cheer for the
red worm!
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Vermicomposting
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Compost Digester
With just this compost bin and your own yard waste, you can produce a steady supply of rich, fertilizer humus for your garden. The bin’s design speeds the composting process, yet it is attractive enough that you won’t have to hide it from the neighbors. Made of 27 lbs. of thick, heavy duty molded 100% recycled plastic, the Compost Digester will withstand harsh weather, curious animals and the hard knocks of garden tools. Side slots allow proper air circulation, while the rigis lid keeps compost from drying out and keeps away pets and wildlife. Toss in yard , garden and kitchen waste—leaves, grass clippings, spent plants, vegetable parings, ect. Open the sliding door at the bottom to remove a continuing supply of rich, 100% organic compost. Holds 11 cu. Ft.; 40” high by 24” wide. With each Compost Digester you order, you’ll also receive 4 lbs of Compost Alive Free!
Compost Digester (Plus 4 FREE pounds of Compost Alive!) - $99.95
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Compost Digester
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Gardener's Gold™ Premium Compost
Pure finished compost that is simply the best way to treat your soil. If you're an organic gardener, you probably already know that enriching your soil with compost is one of the very best things you can do for your garden. Problem is, producing enough of that "brown gold" can be tough. Many gardeners supplement their homemade supply with bagged compost from the local garden center, not knowing exactly what's inside those bags. As often as not, the contents turn out to be partially decomposed wood chips, malodorous manure, or somebody else's dirt--certainly not true compost, which is dark, crumbly and sweet-smelling! Now there's a compost product you can count on! Gardener's Gold Compost:
- Made from the same plant materials you might use in your home compost pile-grass clippings, brush, wood chips, shredded paper and straw
- Contains no animal manures, sludge or industrial wastes (which other bagged composts may contain)
- Is only "finished compost"-the materials have decomposed for a minimum of two years.
Gardener's Gold is routinely tested and meets rigorous standards for high-quality, finished compost. Gardener's Gold contains exactly what its label says it does and does not contain harmful pathogens or trace metals. Gardener's Gold is true compost that offers your soil and plants all of the incredible benefits that only true compost can.
Gardeners Gold Premium Compost (16qt; 29lbs), One or Two - $11.95 each
Three or More - $9.95 each
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Gardener's Gold™ Premium Compost
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Gardener's Gold™ Compost Tea Kit
No matter what sort of garden you grow, your plants and soil could no doubt stand a good "drink of tea." Gardener's Gold Compost Tea is brimming with chelated micronutrients that your plants and the helpful microorganisms in your soil can easily absorb. But perhaps even more important, the brew helps repopulate garden beds with beneficial microorganisms. With tea made from our kit, you can look forward to:
- Greater size and yield. With its supply of easily absorbed nutrients and microorganisms that make nutrients more available, your crops with zoom to new heights and weights!
- Greater beauty. You'll see more foliage, larger stems and superior blooms!
- More resistant plants. The "good guy" microorganisms in compost tea form a shield that "bad guy" bacteria, fungus and other airborne pathogens cannot penetrate!
- Healthier soil. The tea's microbes reduce the number of diseases-causing organisms in the soil and boost nutrient availability to plants.
- Richer soil. The microbes in Gardener's Gold Compost Tea improve soil structure and feed other organisms in the soil food web, so soil continues to be healthy.
Gardener's Gold Compost Tea Kit includes everything you need to make this powerful, enriching brew. The inoculants includes compost, nutrients and microbes.
Gardeners GoldTM Compost Tea Kit - $34.95
Gardeners Gold TM Compost Tea Inoculant only, pkg 3 - $12.95
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Gardener's Gold™ Compost Tea Kit
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Compost Alive!
Compost Alive!’s all-natural mix combines specially selected micronutrients naturally occurring bacteria and fungi. Together, they work to quickly convert organic wastes to quality compost. Compost Alive!’s micronutrient system provides the energy needed to jump start decomposition; Quick-start Compost Inoculants speeds the composting process while controlling odors. Strong smells aren’t just covered up; they’re actually eliminated by the bacteria and fungi in Quick Start. For use in an enclosed bin or an open pile. Microorganisms are in spore form to ensure long shelf life. No need to add soil, mature lime or nitrogen. 2 lbs. treats up to 15 bushels of plant matter.
For Green Plant Matter Use with kitchen scraps, fresh weeds and other green materials for finished compost in 2-4 weeks.
For Dry Plant Matter Use with autumn leaves, straw and other dead fibrous matter. Makes compost in 8-12 weeks.
One 2-lb bag For dry Plant Matter & one 2-lb For Green Plant Matter - $14.45
One 8-lb bag each for Dry Plant Matter & Green Plant Matter - $39.95
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Compost Alive!
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Compost Aliver Activator with Quick-Start™ Compost Innoculants
Quickly and easily makes valuable compost. Compost Alive!’s all-natural mix combines specially selected micronutrients naturally occurring bacteria and fungi. Together, they work to quickly convert organic wastes to quality compost. Compost Alive!’s micronutrient system provides the energy needed to jump start decomposition; Quick-start Compost Inoculants speeds the composting process while controlling odors. Strong smells aren’t just covered up; they’re actually eliminated by the bacteria and fungi in Quick Start. For use in an enclosed bin or an open pile. Microorganisms are in spore form to ensure long shelf life. No need to add soil, mature lime or nitrogen. 2 lbs. treats up to 15 bushels of plant matter.
For Green Plant Matter Use with kitchen scraps, fresh weeds and other green materials for finished compost in 2-4 weeks.
For Dry Plant Matter Use with autumn leaves, straw and other dead fibrous matter. Makes compost in 8-12 weeks.
2 lb bag Green Plant Matter - $8.95 each, Buy Two or Three - $7.95 each, Buy Four More - $6.95 each
2 lb bag Dry Plant Matter - $8.95 each, Buy Two or Three - $7.95 each, Buy Four More - $6.95 each
8 lb bag Green Plant Matter - $24.95 each, Buy Two or More - $21.95 each
8 lb bag Dry Plant Matter - $24.95 each, Buy Two or More - $21.95 each
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Compost Aliver Activator with Quick-Start™ Compost Innoculants
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Stainless Steel Compost Pail
Before you discard your carrot tops, potato peels, eggshells and coffee grounds, stop! Keep this Compost Pail handy and you can put those things and more to good use in the garden. Made of 18/8 polished stainless, it can sit on your counter or prep area and still look attractive. It also fits easily under a sink, too. The lid features holes for aeration and inside contains a charcoal filter to eliminate odor (replace filter every 3-6 months). It’s a great way to recycle and turn your green thumb even greener. Pail holds 1-gallon of compost.
$44.95
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Stainless Steel Compost Pail
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