Q&A – Is It Safe to Use Compost from a Municipal Compost Facility?
I got A LOT of compost from our local facility when I started and I used it without testing it. That was a huge mistake!
I got A LOT of compost from our local facility when I started and I used it without testing it. That was a huge mistake!
Friends that are interested in trying to grow some of their own food have reached out to me and asked what they should do to get started. Much like I was when I started, they’re often overwhelmed by all of the various information out there about how to grow food and have no idea where to start. Here are the four simple steps I give anyone that asks me what they should do to get started with growing some of their own food
Once you’ve built raised beds or purchased containers, you’ll need to fill them with a high quality soil mix. Don’t skimp on this step, or your plants may not grow very well!