Compost

Growing your own compost (green manure)

By Dennis Klocek September 1, 2025
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In this video, Dennis shows us how to create high-quality compost using fava beans and clover as green manure. The process involves macerating and shredding these plants to produce nutrient-rich soil without the need for traditional fertilizers. Discover how to tiller fava beans for better nitrogen sequestration and see simple methods used to shred and…

Wood and Weeds – Compost Medicine

By Dennis Klocek December 27, 2024
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Transforming horse manure, wood and weeds into rich humus compost. In this video, Dennis demonstrates the process of turning horse manure into a rich, humus-filled compost. Starting with partially decomposed horse manure, Dennis shows the impact of adding humus to accelerate the breakdown process. He explains the creation and maintenance of a log berm, a…