Latest Tilth Podcast Episodes

Master Composters #7: Diary of an Urban Soil

Composting in the Pacific Northwest - August 12, 2011 06:13 ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Photo by erix!, shared via Flickr. In this episode of Seattle's Master Composter Podcast, host Joshua McNichols translates soil science into a short piece of young adult fiction. And you thought soil science couldn't make you cry.

Master Composters #6: Mulches

Composting in the Pacific Northwest - April 07, 2010 23:37 ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Photo by Shacker, shared via Flickr Mulches provide instant protection for bare soils. You can apply them in the fall, if you waited too long to plant your cover crop. This gets you quick protection from winter rains. In the summer, mulches protect soil life from the hot summer sun, and help r...

Master Composters #5: Cover Crops

Composting in the Pacific Northwest - February 04, 2010 21:19 ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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. Join the Master Composters in the garden to learn how cover crops can protect your soil. Another way to let nature do the work for you.

Master Composters #4: Worm Bins

Composting in the Pacific Northwest - December 08, 2009 07:03 ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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

Composting in the Pacific Northwest - November 05, 2009 21:24 ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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 scraps. We discuss how this system works, and where to put it.

Master Composters #2: Soil Types

Composting in the Pacific Northwest - October 06, 2009 06:12 ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
 Photo by Cyron, shared via Flickr. What kind of soil is right for your garden? Join Master Composter Graham Golbuff in Seattle Tilth's demonstration garden. We'll dig some holes and learn what distinguishes different kinds of dirt.

Master Composters #1: How to Make Compost

Composting in the Pacific Northwest - October 02, 2009 05:18 ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Follow the Master Composters as they prepare yard waste for composting at Seattle Tilth's demonstration garden in Wallingford. You wil learn all the tricks to make make quick, high quality compost at home.  Find out what mix of materials you will need, and how to prepare and maintain a compost...