Composting 101


Hi Reader,

If there's one thing that would make any garden, big or small, a permaculture garden, it would be a compost bin.

When you compost, you close the loop from production to consumption to production again. You bring back to life what was once dead. In a way, when we compost, we echo God's promised resurrection.

So if you've ever wondered whether composting is worth the effort, the answer is a resounding YES—and we break it all down in our latest blog + video on composting!

Composting isn't just about reducing waste—it’s the key to building rich, fertile soil, increasing yields, and saving yourself time and effort in the garden.

🌿 Why Composting Changes Everything in Your Garden

Compost Creates Fertile Soil – Turn lifeless dirt into nutrient-rich “black gold” that boosts microbial life, improves tilth, and holds 10x its weight in water.
Compost Closes the Loop – Instead of sending food scraps to landfills, capture carbon back into the soil where it benefits your plants.
Compost Saves You Work – Nature designed soil to feed itself—when you compost, you reduce labor, water usage, and fertilizer needs.
💡 According to a Cornell study, topsoil is being lost to erosion 10-40 times faster than it can be replenished—but composting can reverse that trend in your own backyard!

🌱 Which Composting Method Works for You?

Not all composting methods are the same! In the blog, we break down 5 composting styles, so you can find the one that fits your space and lifestyle:🌿 Indoor Composting – Perfect for small spaces and kitchens
🌱 Ruth Stout’s “Lazy Composting” – No turning, no piles—just mulch it!
🐛 Vermicomposting (Worm Composting) – Turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich worm castings
🔥 Hot & Cold Composting – Choose between quick breakdown or a low-maintenance approach
🥣 Bokashi Composting – A great option for composting meat, dairy, and citrus

Ready to boost your soil and garden health?
👉 Read the Full Blog & Watch the Video Here

🌿 What’s Your Composting Plan?

We’d love to hear which composting method you're most interested in trying. Hit reply and let us know! If you’re already composting, tell us what’s working (or not!). We’d love to help.

Grow abundantly,
🌱Nicky & Dave

P.S. If you are a newbie gardener and composting is not yet relevant to you, we are currently holding the live version of our Plant Your Pantry Challenge. Just because you are not ready to compost doesn't mean you can't start growing your food.

Click HERE to get growing with live support. Everything you need to grow may already be hidden in your pantry.

Dave & Nicky Schauder

Nicky and Dave Schauder are passionate about helping families grow their food, and medicine and find God in the garden

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