Master Composters #4: Worm Bins

Worm bins give you another way to manage food waste in the city. In this episode, we compare worm bins to their close relative, the green cone.

Master Composters #3: Green Cones

You can't put food waste in your compost bin. So where can you put it? In a green cone. Green Cones are the lowest maintenance way to deal with food scraps. We discuss how this system works, and where to put it.

Master Composters #2: Soil Types

 Photo by Cyron, shared via Flickr.

What kind of soil is right for your garden? Join Master Composter Graham Golbuff in Seattle Tilth's demonstration garden. We'll dig some holes and learn what distinguishes different kinds of dirt.

Master Composters #1: How to Make Compost

Follow the Master Composters as they prepare yard waste for composting at Seattle Tilth's demonstration garden in Wallingford.

You wil learn all the tricks to make make quick, high quality compost at home.  Find out what mix of materials you will need, and how to prepare and maintain a compost pile so it gets hot and decomposes fully. It’s fun!

This is the first in a podcast series from the Master Composters. Throughout the series you will learn how to:

 - Understand your soil
 - Manage worm bins, green cones and other composters
 - Control insects and other problems
 - Mitigate the effects of global warming through organic practices

Learn more about the Master Composters at Seattle Tilth's Web Site.