The Simple Garden Life

How To Make Great Compost For A Great Garden - Episode 104

The Simple Garden Life

Show Notes

Jim and Mary take a look at the secrets to creating and maintaining a great compost pile. Compost is an amazing organic powerhouse of nutrients. Nutrients that help to keep soil loose, workable, and most importantly, completely energized. When it comes to growing healthy plants, compost is a must-add ingredient to your soil!

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