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- 1Southern Minnesota gardener checks compost bins in early OctoberβReporting on the compost bins in the first days of October. Itβs southern Minnesota. The vegetable garden is still growi
A gardener in southern Minnesota is reporting on their compost bins in the first days of October. The vegetable garden is still producing, so the bins are waiting for the big seasonal top-up of autumn material. A soil thermometer reads 60 F (15 C), described as relatively normal for this time of year, and the runner ducks are part of the setup.
- 2Gardener finishes shredding last eggplant and pepper plantsβΌI'm pretty sure this concludes our garden waste shredding. This was the last of the Aubergines (eggplant) and green bell
A gardener reports wrapping up seasonal garden cleanup by shredding the final eggplant and green bell pepper plants of the year. The shredded material is heading to the compost bin to break down into mulch for next year's beds. With the beds now cleared, the next tasks are taking soil pH readings and preparing for the coming season.
- 3Raccoon Portrait Marks Raccoon Appreciation DayβRaccoon Greetings for Raccoon Appreciation Day! This is a portrait of a former neighbour who showed up at my back door l
A Toronto artist is celebrating Raccoon Appreciation Day with a portrait of a raccoon that used to visit her back door, apparently to check on a relocated compost bin. The image, turned into a print, is winning warm responses online, with the artist quipping that Toronto belongs to the raccoons and they merely let people live there.
- 4Keurig Alta drops plastic K-Cups for compostable podsβKeurig Alta First-Look: No More Plastic K-Cups Keurig is ready to ditch the K-Cup with a compostable and plastic- and al
Keurig is introducing the Alta coffee brewer, which moves away from the classic plastic K-Cup in favour of a new pod that is compostable and free of plastic and aluminum. Early first-look coverage notes the environmental benefit but flags that the machine and its pods come at a steep price, raising questions about whether buyers will accept the premium for sustainable single-serve coffee.
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Gardening segments on local US stations are showing how to use hollowed-out pumpkins as seasonal planters. The idea is to carve out a pumpkin, place a potted plant or soil inside, and display it as a natural autumn container that can later be composted. It is a typical seasonal gardening tip making the rounds as fall decorations go up.
- 6Gardener clears tomato beds as compost pile hits 140FβThe tomato beds are now cleared and everything is in the compost. Compost pile is still heating up and now reads 140F /
A gardener in New England has finished clearing tomato beds for the season, adding everything to a compost pile that is now heating up strongly and reading 140F (60C). Only peppers, eggplant and okra remain to be cleared as the growing season winds down.
- 7Gardeners weigh in on what makes good compostβWhat do you consider as characteristics of good compost for your garden or foodforest? Wat beschouw je als kenmerken van
A discussion is circulating among gardeners and food forest enthusiasts asking what characteristics define good compost for gardens and food forests. Replies are weighing factors such as crumbly texture, earthy smell, nutrient content, and biodiversity of soil life, with the topic tagged alongside gardening, compost, and food forest conversations in English and Dutch.
- 8Gardener digs coir and biochar into sandy soilβIβm typically no-dig, but as i plant beds this year, iβve been digging a bunch of coir and biochar into my very sandy so
A gardener who normally follows no-dig methods says they have been digging coir and biochar into very sandy beds this year, after compost and mulch alone failed to hold nutrients and water. They report a significant improvement in the amended beds. The account highlights how sandy soils can force even no-dig growers to adapt, and biochar's water and nutrient retention is drawing interest among home gardeners.
- 9How To Compost Fall Leaves Into Rich Garden SoilβΌHow To Compost Fall Leaves Into Rich, Healthy Garden Soil
Gardeners are being urged to turn fallen autumn leaves into compost rather than discard them. The guidance explains how shredded leaves can be composted into rich, healthy soil that improves garden beds over winter. As leaf season peaks, homeowners are looking for practical, low-cost ways to handle yard waste and boost their gardens naturally.
- 10Garden season ends with peppers and eggplants compostedβAnd now on to the last things standing; the green bell peppers and the eggplant (aubergines). These will be dug up and r
A gardener has reached the end of the growing season, digging up the last crops standing β green bell peppers and eggplants β to run through a shredder and compost into mulch for next year's beds. With the plants cleared away, the patch is being put to rest for winter, marking a quiet close to the gardening year.
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A composting initiative in Cincinnati is being highlighted in climate-focused coverage. The program encourages residents to divert food scraps and organic waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions and supporting city sustainability goals. It has been picked up as an example of how mid-sized American cities are addressing waste and climate change through local programs.
- 12Fall Is the Best Time to Test and Amend Garden SoilβWhy Fall Is The Best Time To Test And Amend Your Soil For A Healthier Garden
Gardening experts are advising that autumn is the ideal season to test and amend soil ahead of spring planting. Testing soil in fall gives amendments like compost, lime or fertilizer time to break down and integrate over winter, leading to healthier, more productive gardens next year. The advice is being shared widely among home gardeners preparing their beds for the colder months.
- 13Gardeners Urged to Reuse Cardboard Boxes Instead of RecyclingβΌDonβt Recycle That Cardboard Box YetβUse It in Your Garden Instead
Country Living Magazine is telling readers to hold off on recycling cardboard boxes and put them to work in the garden instead. The tip plays on cardboard's popularity as a weed barrier, compost ingredient and sheet-mulching material, offering a low-cost way to reuse packaging while boosting soil health ahead of the growing season.
- 14Night-time wildlife at the compost bin wins fans onlineβ"La nuit au composteur" π¬ Les Adalbert π, Riton π¦, Maurice πΈ, Mothy π¦ πΆ Ray Charles # BestiolesTV # Nature # HΓ©risson #
A short film titled 'La nuit au composteur' shows the animals that visit a garden compost heap after dark: rats, a hedgehog named Riton, a cat called Maurice and a moth, all set to Ray Charles music. Viewers are sharing it warmly, charmed by the glimpse of ordinary garden creatures at night and by the playful naming of the animal cast.
- 15Gardener finishes first section of DIY 40-gallon bin projectβfirst section done! the bin is about 1/4 full. (I think it holds 40gal?) # poolpond # greenhouse # apple # gardening # b
A gardener on Mastodon reports completing the first section of a DIY project involving a large bin, roughly 40 gallons, which is now about a quarter full. The post is tagged with poolpond, greenhouse, apple and gardening, suggesting the bin is part of a backyard water or compost setup tied to a greenhouse and apple harvest.
- 16October gardening events offer bonsai, composting and fall toursβΌOctober gardening events feature bonsai, composting and fall color tours
OregonLive highlights a slate of October gardening events in Oregon, including bonsai workshops, composting classes and tours showcasing fall foliage color. The roundup points gardeners to hands-on seasonal activities as autumn sets in, covering opportunities to learn bonsai care, improve home composting and view peak fall color at local gardens and related venues across the region.
- 17Gardener Shares Harvest From Three Front-Yard BucketsβDie Ausbeute meiner 3 Vorgarteneimer. Da waren noch zahlreiche Exemplare der 2x8mm-Klasse, die sind direkt auf dem Kompo
A gardener reports the yield from three buckets in their front yard, noting the summer's weather left them fairly satisfied with the harvest. Numerous specimens around 2x8 millimetres went straight onto the compost. The post is drawing small engagement from fellow gardening enthusiasts discussing container growing and seasonal results.
- 18Healifty Stainless Steel Soil Sifter Gains Attention Among GardenersβHealifty Garden Soil Sifter - 4mm Mesh Stainless Steel Riddle Sieve, Easy Carry Planting Tool
The Healifty Garden Soil Sifter, a 4mm mesh stainless steel riddle sieve designed as an easy-to-carry planting tool, is drawing interest in home and garden circles. It is marketed as a durable, portable option for sifting soil, compost and stones ahead of planting, adding to a crowded market of affordable garden sieves.
- 19Lancaster County composting plant to pay $700K in fines over firesβLancaster County composting plant must pay $700K in fines over two fires at facility
A composting facility in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania has been ordered to pay $700,000 in fines following two fires at the plant. The penalty stems from the blazes at the composting operation, which raised safety and environmental concerns. Local residents and officials have been watching the case closely as the facility continues operating under scrutiny.
- 20compost.cc joins Unplugged art and technology residency in BucharestβLast week (21β26 Sept), compost.cc was part of the Unplugged? # art & # technology residency organized by # Marginal in
From 21 to 26 September, the compost.cc project took part in the Unplugged? art and technology residency organized by Marginal in Bucharest. The team presented their project to a new group of artists and technologists, connected with the local creative community, and expanded their network during the week-long residency.