Now we just dig our kitchen scraps directly into our garden soil each week and let the earth worms do the work. ![]() This video and one below from YouTube will show you our favorite composting method, and this pallet compost bin is a great simple DIY. How to make compost for your vegetable garden If you have poor soil, you can either dig in lots of compost or manure during the first season, or build raised beds (more on that later) and fill them with a good mix of soil and compost or manure. We spread a 1″ to 2″ layer of compost each spring and fall, before we plant our spring-summer or fall-winter garden. Here are some of the best ways to make compost for your garden, and 35 great DIY compost bin ideas. This inspiring project in UK is a great example of how healthy soil supports an abundant garden. ( Above images source lost, please let me know if you find them!) If your existing soil is good, all you need to do is top dress the soil with compost before each growing season. Good soil with lots of organic matter, loamy structure and healthy soil life is one of the best secrets to plant a successful vegetable garden. * Some resources in article are affiliate links. The foundation of all successful vegetable gardening starts with good soil, and composting is one of the easiest ways to achieve that. Doesn’t this inspire you to start a backyard vegetable garden today? □ Getting started in vegetable gardening With over 400 varieties of fruit, vegetable and herbs, this tiny urban farm is 60 to 150 times as efficient as industrial farms, without relying on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. ![]() ![]() What is possible on 1/10 of an acre? The Dervaes family of four produces about 6,000 pounds of produce a year in their small garden in Pasadena CA. We have been growing our own vegetables for over 10 years, and I can honestly say that vegetable gardening is so deeply rewarding! If you are looking for tips on how to start a vegetable garden from scratch, let’s first look at one of the most inspiring examples – Organic vegetable gardening for beginners: best vegetable garden ideas on design, planning, layout, soil, compost, easy pest control, etc!
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