Learn when compost heaps or compost bins are ready depending on the temperature and climate and learn about using mulch in this free gardening video. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
@Allen2045 Exactly! It’s called Lasagna Gardening. This is a very cheap and eco-friendly way to start a garden. There are most likely videos on you tube about them.
Mrsleeloula
November 12, 2011 at 9:43 pm
well heck I just put a ton of pine needles and leaves over a place i plan to start a garden.
Allen2045
November 12, 2011 at 10:35 pm
She did a great job presenting! I love composting and the more that people compost the better the earth and all it inhabitants will be! 🙂
awesomepant
November 12, 2011 at 11:23 pm
fresh pine needles are real acidic. but they do make good compost once they have broken down. and you can use them for mulch to keep moisture in.
hydynryk
November 13, 2011 at 12:15 am
pine needles are not good for your garden the pine pitch is highly acidic or at least I have been told. I don’t know if they are appropriate for compost for this same reason. Every year I have to pick all of the pinecones out of my garden before we till it.
thegoodsellfamily
November 13, 2011 at 12:26 am