Backyard (or Homestead) Composting Made Easy

Backyard (or Homestead) Composting Made Easy

Author: Homesteading Family June 16, 2021 Duration: 37:23

If you’ve been wondering what to do with that constant overflow of kitchen and yard debris that’s left after cooking and pruning … this is the episode for you. In short, you need to compost!

In this episode of Pantry Chat, Josh and Carolyn get down and dirty with a short tutorial on the art and science of easy home composting. Grab your shovel (and a cold lemonade), and listen in!

In this Episode:

  • Chit Chat: June is the “everything” month!
  • A homesteader’s trick to having a happy marriage
  • How the pigs are helping the compost heap
  • The beginning of cheese production
  • The dairy class is coming September 1st!
  • How to pressure can beef stew
  • The first step in composting (not “wear boots”)
  • What can and can’t be composted
  • A simple explanation of the science behind composting
  • How much space you’ll need for composting
  • How to build a simple composting space
  • What italian food has to do with composting
  • Get yourself a composting thermometer (see link below)
  • Composting and regional weather patterns
  • The basics of building beautiful compost

Resources:

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There’s a quiet revolution happening in backyards and on small plots of land, where people are choosing to grow and preserve their own food despite busy modern lives. Everyday Homesteading, from the Homesteading Family, speaks directly to that reality. It’s for anyone who feels the pull toward self-sufficiency but is short on time, sorting through the noise to find what’s genuinely practical. This podcast focuses on methods that are tried and true, saving you from wasting effort and resources on well-meaning but unproven advice. You’ll hear honest conversations about fitting homesteading tasks into a realistic schedule-think five to ten hours a week-transforming that dream of a full pantry into a manageable weekly rhythm. Episodes delve into the nitty-gritty of growing food, cooking from scratch, and preserving your harvest, all with an eye on efficiency. The tone is less about achieving perfection and more about building confidence through simple, actionable steps. Tune in for a sense of community and grounded wisdom that makes the homesteading journey feel possible, starting right where you are.
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