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:

Sponsor: MadeOn Skincare (15% off with code: homesteading family!)
How to Make Compost the Easy Way
How to Build a Compost Sifter
Backyard Compost Thermometer (affiliate link)

How would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Backyard (or Homestead) Composting Made Easy