Composting: From Kitchen Scraps to Garden Gold

In this episode of Hort Culture, we dive deep into the wonderful world of composting! We'll break down the basics: what composting is, why it's fantastic for your garden, and the different methods you can use to create your own nutrient-rich compost. Here's what you can expect to hear: * The benefits of composting: Learn how compost improves soil health, reduces waste, and saves you money on fertilizers. * What to compost (and what not to!): We'll sort through the kitchen scraps and yard trimmings that make great composting material. * Composting methods: We'll explore various composting techniques, from simple bins to fancy tumblers, to find the perfect fit for your space and needs. * Troubleshooting tips: No compost pile is perfect! We'll address common problems like odors, attracting pests, and getting the right balance of "browns" and "greens" in your compost. By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and inspiration to start composting and turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold! Home Composting: A Guide to Managing Yard Waste [https://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/ho/ho75/ho75.pdf] Composting [https://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/id/id192/id192.pdf] Composting Ingredient Calculator (Excel file) [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdec.vermont.gov%2Fsites%2Fdec%2Ffiles%2Fwmp%2FSolidWaste%2FDocuments%2FCompostRecipeCalculator%25202.1.xlsx&data=05%7C02%7Catackett%40uky.edu%7C996f9a32ddb54a12946808dc74429b9c%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C638513076623575090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=11lkyOhJaVbF%2BhYeAvi3eP1vqSFqdeq3nhGH8wucLDw%3D&reserved=0] Questions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: [email protected] Check us out on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/hortculturepodcast/]