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Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fires and pine beetles aren't to blame; they're symptoms. It's our need for control and order that's killing the forests. Monocultures destroyed our farmland and the forests are next. www.purplebucketcompost.org/1f1aa38e #monoculture #pinebeetles #deforestation #naturaldiversity

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Aug 25

Fall is just around the corner in Colorado. Now is the time to prepare your compost pile for the changing seasons. A few simple steps can keep it active as temperatures cool.
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#backyardcomposting #cooking #compost #fallprep #regenerative #sustainability

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Aug 22

Show us your compost! Tag @purplebucketcompost in a photo of your pile, bin, or tumbler.

We're creating a gallery to inspire more backyard composters, and your photo could be the one that gets a neighbor started!

#backyardcomposting #showusyours #compost #showandtell #sustainability

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Aug 12

While the occasional crumpled paper ball is okay, one method is far superior for creating great compost using paper. Find out why it matters here: www.purplebucketcompost.org/604d98c8 . #backyardcomposting #compost #paperwaste #compostable #PBC

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Aug 8

Turning scraps into soil is more than just recycling, it's continuing a legacy. You're part of a timeless cycle that has nourished the earth for generations. See the full story! www.purplebucketcompost.org/d231cfa1

#BackyardComposting #RegenerativeAgriculture #GardenGoals

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Aug 5

Traveling this summer? Don't forget your compost pile! Before you go, check the moisture, give it a good turn, and cover it up. You'll come back to happy compost. www.purplebucketcompost.org/327c884b #backyardcomposting #colorado #compost #vacation

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thinking about a compost tumbler? They often dry out and experience temperature swings, slowing decomposition. For richer, higher quality compost, an on-the-ground bin uses the earth’s insulation to create consistency and better results.

#BackyardComposting #CompostTips #Composting101 #SoilHealth

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Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jul 30

Track your compost pile's most important variables (and honestly just ignore the rest) and you'll consistently produce great compost quickly. Our FREE Endless Logbook tool makes it easy. Get it free today: www.purplebucketcompost.org/endless-logb... ... #backyardcomposting #compost #sustainability

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jul 17

Try an old method to make the most of every drop of water you give your garden. Ollas are unglazed terracotta pots that, when buried and filled with water, slowly release moisture to the surrounding soil and plant roots. #ollas #backyardcomposting #gardening #Colorado

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Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jul 8

Protect your garden from grasshoppers by mowing less. A taller, natural lawn acts as a "trap crop," drawing them away from your vegetables. An easy, effective, and eco-friendly solution! #trapcrop #naturallawn #backyardcomposting #grasshoppers #compost

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jul 3

It's getting HOT in zones 4 and 5 (and everywhere else!). It's time to mulch your plants. Use straw or another inexpensive sustainable option. Conserve water and keep plants happier with mulch. #backyardcomposting #mulch #summergarden #julygarden #zone4 #zone5

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jun 27

Succession planting gets you more from your garden BUT don't forget to add compost before starting your second crop. Your fall harvest will be better if you replenish the nutrients and organic matter that were utilized by your 1st crop. #backyardcomposting #compost #successionplanting

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Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jun 26

Attract natural pest control to your garden! 🐞 Ladybugs are a gardener's best friend, eating thousands of aphids and other pests. Plant dill, yarrow, and marigolds to attract more to your garden. #coloradogardening #sustainablegardening #ladybugs #pestcontrol #compost #backyardcomposting

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Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jun 25

The Summer heat can help warm your compost pile so well that your edges dry out. No Worries! Turn often every week or two, keep it damp, and cover your piles to retain moisture. More at www.PurpleBucketCompost.org #backyardcomposting #compost #summer #garden #Colorado #sustainability

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jun 19

BIG NEWS! There's a NEW Volunteer Community Composter in Conifer! Learn more about Kay in Friday's newsletter. www.PurpleBucketCompost.org Thank you Kay! #backyardcomposting #volunteercomposter #compost #garden #community

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jun 17

Fencing, containers, raised beds, and marigolds. These are a few methods we use to control access to our gardens and protect our plants. More in our next newsletter at www.PurpleBucketCompost.org #backyardcomposting #rockymountaingardening #colorado #garden #deer

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jun 11

Grass clippings, small as they are, create one of the smelliest AND most common composting challenges. Our next newsletter shares tips on how to compost grass clippings the right way. www.PurpleBucketCompost.org #backyardcomposting #nonprofit #grassclippings #startcomposting

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jun 11

If you overwintered one or more of your piles, it's time to wake them up! A little water, maybe some green materials, and a little turning, and your piles will be cooking again in no time. Checkout www.PurpleBucketCompost.org for tips like these and more in our newsletter & blog. #backyardcomposting

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jun 6

My compost is ugly! No worries, it's supposed to be that way! Bagged commercial compost is sifted repeatedly to create that perfect cosmetic consistency. Sift out the big chunks and know that the rest of your mature compost will feed your soil biome and break down over time. #backyardcomposting

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Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jun 4

We're almost past that last freeze here in zone 5 Colorado! If you need a hand planning out your garden, stop by www.PurpleBucketCompost.org and get our newsletter. We'll send composting and gardening tips to get you ready for another great year in the garden! #backyardcomposting #garden #Colorado

Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · Jun 4

Best Part of Turning Compost? The Incredible Life Within the Pile! #backyardcomposting #Compostworms Keep the entire pile oxygenated AND ensure moisture is evenly distributed AND see cool bugs! Time to turn that pile!

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Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · May 30

It's about time to go to your local nursery and choose some plants. Take your time, choose health over size, avoid plants that are already fruiting, and look closely. Gardening success is all about consistency and paying attention. #gardening #backyardcomposting #compost #nursery

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Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · May 29

Don't let the rain ruin your composting fun! Cover your pile to prevent waterlogging and keep the pile cooking! Covers work like mulch, insulating all of the good stuff within. You can use lots of things, like a cheap tarp, a wooden lid, or a heavier outdoor tarp like this one. #composting #compost

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Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · May 24

Harvesting your compost? Don't clean out the bin completely. Leave a small amount of finished compost in the bottom to inoculate your new pile with beneficial microbes. This gets it cooking faster for more efficient composting and allows you to bury fresh scraps to reduce pests. #backyardcomposting

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Purple Bucket Compost @purplebucket.bsky.social · May 23

Keep your basil bushy and bountiful. Snip the top growth above a leaf node to encourage more stems and maximize your fresh basil harvest all season long. #basil #gardeningtips #backyardcomposting #gardening #herbgarden

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