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- 1Cincinnati hands out nearly $1 million for local climate projects▼The city’s Seeds of Change program is funding community gardens, composting efforts, solar installations, a bike repair
Cincinnati is distributing nearly $1 million to residents through its Seeds of Change program. The funding backs community gardens, composting efforts, solar installations, a bike repair program and other grassroots projects aimed at fighting climate change at the neighbourhood level. Supporters say the initiative shows how cities can empower residents to cut emissions and build greener communities directly.
- 2Turning Compost and Manure Into a Retail Product▼Turning Compost and Manure Into a Retail Product: A Guide for Diversifying Farms
A new guide published via Morning Ag Clips explains how farms can diversify by turning compost and manure into retail products. It covers processing, packaging and selling manure-based soil amendments directly to consumers, offering farmers an additional revenue stream from materials they already produce.
- 3Gardeners swap ideas for leftover straw bales●Earlier in the year I ended up getting a straw bale. I've used part of it to cover the vegetable bed through the winter
A gardener who bought a straw bale earlier in the year has used roughly half of it to mulch a vegetable bed over winter, and is asking others for ideas on what to do with the remainder. Suggestions typically range from composting and paths to animal bedding, making it a common seasonal dilemma for home growers.
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Keurig says it has developed a plastic-free version of its single-serve coffee pods, according to the Los Angeles Times. The move addresses long-standing criticism that K-Cups generate enormous single-use plastic waste. Observers are likely to scrutinise how the new pods perform, cost, and whether they can actually be composted or recycled at scale.
- 5Farmers turn to DIY microbial fertilizer as war drives prices up●Getting microbes to do your dirty work. > # DIY fertilizer is a blessing as farmers face steep prices due to the Iran wa
Farmers are making their own fertilizer using microbial methods as prices climb following the Iran war, NPR reports. The approach uses composting techniques to encourage microbes that enrich soil naturally, reducing reliance on costly commercial products. Home gardeners say they already use similar variations with aerobic compost and ash, and the story is resonating with growers looking to cut costs.
- 6Garden season ends with last eggplant and pepper plants shredded▼I'm pretty sure this concludes our garden waste shredding. This was the last of the Aubergines (eggplant) and green bell
A gardener reports the end of the season's garden waste shredding, with the final aubergine and green bell pepper plants cut up and added to the compost bin to break down into mulch for next year. With the beds now cleared, the next step is taking soil pH readings ahead of the new planting season.
- 7Faribault compost site open for yard waste drop-off▼CRP: Faribault’s compost site is open for yard waste
Faribault's compost site is now open to accept yard waste, giving residents a place to drop off grass clippings, leaves, branches and other seasonal debris. The announcement, carried by local outlet Southern Minnesota News, reminds people in the area that they can dispose of yard material there rather than sending it to landfill as cleanup work gets underway.
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Gardeners are being reminded that autumn is the key season to prepare beds for a strong spring. Practical steps such as clearing debris, adding compost, mulching, and planting cover crops or spring bulbs can improve soil health and reduce pests and weeds come spring. Gardening outlets are sharing these seasonal checklists as cooler weather sets in.
- 9Fall Is the Best Time to Test and Amend Garden Soil●Why 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.