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Composting is Recycling

Composting is Recycling

Composting is like printing your own money, maybe better!  As a home composter you take your kitchen scraps and lawn wastes and turn them into “black gold” for free.  I call it gold but it is so valuable and provides so many benefits that it’s actually better than gold.  Gardeners, farmers, and landscapers all know about the amazing benefits of compost for gardens and lawns, the environment, and your local economy.  With a vision for the future Vermont passed a…

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Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants

Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants

As plants enter their peak vegetative growth phase in June their nutrient requirements increase so they can get bigger and prepare for fruiting (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, etc.) or storage (carrots, beets, onions, etc.).  We’ve had some badly needed rains and things should start to look good out there.  Also, this can be when plants in deficient soils run short of essential nutrients and show signs of poor health.  In order to promote strong growth and avoid nutrient shortages now…

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