[REPOST] How to use your compost

Now that it's spring, a lot of people want to know: "How do I use this stuff?"

How to use compost with seeds and seedlings

A question I get a lot and am always kind of bad at answering. Will it be different this time? Open this edition to find out.

On fungus and how to compost slowly

In praise of the not-hot, slow-decaying, totally-chill pile.

A short compost story (in pictures)

How to compost in small spaces

For most people, this is more of a mental hurdle than a practical challenge.

House fires, biochar, and compost amendments

Am I going to connect the dots between something crazy that happened last night and compost? Yes.

A guest letter from Australia

Author and farmer Sam Vincent opens up about his father, his farm, and (you guessed it) compost.

Miracle under the oaks

A short missive on the functioning of fungi and leaving the leaves alone.

Why you shouldn't gatekeep compost.

Happy New Year, FaceTiming with a friend's pile, and other updates

Why do weeds exist?

And what you should do about putting them in your compost.

A compost anniversary

Composting when it's cold out

As temperatures drop, what should you do with your pile?