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5 Creative Ways to Use Eggshells and Reduce Food Waste

You’re about to discover 5 creative ways to use eggshells and reduce food waste at home. Before we dive in, here’s one more to add to your list—did you know you can toss eggshells straight into y...

GardeningHow to Start Your Seedlings Indoors the FoodCycler™ Way with a Food Waste Recycler

How to Start Your Seedlings Indoors the FoodCycler™ Way with a Food Waste Recycler

    Now that we’ve (almost!) survived the long winter slog, spring is finally on the horizon. That means it’s nearly time to start your seedlings indoors.   And with that comes the perfect oppor...

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Why You Shouldn’t Trash Your Yard Waste: Eco-Friendly Tips

Leaf litter doesn't have to hurt your lawn and can, in fact, provide a host of benefits to your yard, your garden and your local ecosystem!

GardeningA vibrant green seedling with several leaves grows from a mound of dark, rich soil. Bright sunlight beams through a soft-focus background of green foliage, creating a lens flare effect above the plant.

Best Nitrogen-Loving Plants for FoodCycler™ Fertilizer

Trying to grow healthier, fuller plants… but not sure if your soil is doing enough? Before you start adding more to your garden, take a step back. Are your plants getting the nutrients they actuall...

GardeningHow to Choose the Right Soil Amendment for Flower Beds

How to Choose the Right Soil Amendment for Flower Beds

Guest Author Nora Held works for a number of gardening-related sites and magazines, sharing her experience as an owner of a small farm in North Carolina.   Like humans, flowers need to get the ri...

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How to Build a Backyard Pond Aquaponics System

About the Author: Hi, I'm Anne Thynne. Not the famous marine biologist but I love the fact that we both share a common interest. I have been keeping fish in aquariums since my childhood. Back in 2...