The Wonders of Mycorrhizae

History of MC/SB

In the late
70s the Tilth Garden property was managed by the Seattle Parks Department. With
the input of neighbors, Parks set aside ½ acre...

Master Composters #7: Diary of an Urban Soil

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In this episode of Seattle's Master Composter Podcast, host Joshua McNichols translates...

Master Composters #6: Mulches

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Mulches provide instant protection for bare soils. You can apply them in the fall, if y...

Master Composters #5: Cover Crops

You've amended your soil with compost. But all your soil's hard-won nutrition will wash out to sea unless you protect it from the winter rains.
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Master Composters #4: Worm Bins

Worm bins give you another way to manage food waste in the city. In this episode, we compare worm bins to their close relative, the green cone.

Master Composters #3: Green Cones

You can't put food waste in your compost bin. So where can you put it? In a green cone. Green Cones are the lowest maintenance way to deal with food s...

Master Composters #2: Soil Types

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What kind of soil is right for your garden? Join Master Composter Graham Golbuff in Sea...

Master Composters #1: How to Make Compost

Follow the Master Composters as they prepare yard waste for composting at Seattle Tilth's demonstration garden in Wallingford.