Soil health

• Jan 23, 2019
• Backyard Farming: Composting

Understanding Carbon and Nitrogen Ratios in Composting

This is a retelling of Chapter 6 from Backyard Farming: Composting by Kim Pezza. And look, I know “carbon to nitrogen ratios” sounds like something from a chemistry exam. But it’s actually really straightforward once you see what’s going on. Let’s break it down.

• Jan 17, 2019
• Backyard Farming: Composting

What Is Composting and Why Should You Care About It

Book: Backyard Farming: Composting | Author: Kim Pezza | Chapter 2: What Is Composting?

Composting is basically using nature’s own recycling system on purpose. You take organic materials, things that were once alive, and let decomposition turn them into rich, dark soil. That’s it. That’s the whole concept.