Want to Try Composting at Home?

Turning your kitchen scraps into garden gold is easier than you think — and way more satisfying than tossing them in the trash. Composting at home keeps organic matter out of the landfill and puts it to work in your soil instead.

Here are a few tools to consider (and yes, these are affiliate links — your purchase helps support the farm!):

• 🪴 Kitchen Compost Bin with Charcoal Filter Perfect for collecting food scraps without funky smells. Pro-tip: The cute plastic or ceramic bins may look nice, but they break. Opt for the longevity (and easy-clean surface) of stainless steel.

• 🌱 Countertop Compost Bin Bags (Compostable Liners) – Unless your curbside waste hauler requires these, skip 'em. They say they’re home compostable — and sure, they will break down eventually — but why bother? Bioplastics are generally less energy-intensive than traditional plastics, but they’re still a manufactured product with an associated waste stream. A naked bin works just fine.

• 🔄 Tumbling Compost Bin for Outdoor Use – Great for beginners, folks in neighborhoods, anyone with a bad back, or families with small kids. These bins are easy to turn, keep your compost tidy, and keep critters out. Compost, but make it convenient.

• 🐛 Compost Thermometer – For the science-y compost nerd in your life. Comes with a beginner’s composting guide and the entire package is compostable. What’s not to love?

And if composting at home isn’t your thing yet, don’t worry — you can always drop off your scraps here at the farm. We’ll turn them into beautiful, worm-filled, black gold for you.