NPO法人「循環生活研究所」理事長／木村真知子 近年、家庭用の「コンポスト」が注目されていますが、その種類や仕組みなどがわかりづらく、始めるのをためらっている人もいるのではないでしょうか。この記事では、20年以上コンポストの普及活動に ...

If you’ve ever stood over your compost pile wondering why it looks more like a sad heap of yard waste than the rich, earthy black gold you were promised, you’re not alone. Composting is nature’s ...

Fall is a perfect time to consider composting. As our days get cooler and shorter, deciduous trees like oaks, maples, and sweetgums will begin to shed their leaves. The swamp chestnut oak in my front ...

Last week I wrote about the garden rejuvenation that I’m undertaking. It’s now in full flow. I’m digging, removing brambles and nettles, cutting back anything that has become too big and exploring ...