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Composting in Small Yards Without the Smell

Iris BrambleApril 17, 20269 min read

A compost pile in a small yard gets a bad reputation for good reason. Here is the setup that kept mine sweet-smelling through a Portland summer.

Soil & Compost

The Raised Bed Soil Mix That Kept Working for Us

Iris BrambleApril 13, 20269 min read

I have refilled these beds four spring seasons in a row. The mix I settled on is not fancy, but it produces, and I can explain why every ingredient earns its place.

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