Today, we’re busy adding fresh compost to all of our raised beds and growing spaces! Adding compost at least once a year is essential for keeping soil healthy and your plants thriving. Compost improves soil structure, adds vital nutrients, and boosts beneficial microbes that help plants grow strong. It also enhances moisture retention, reducing the need for frequent watering. If you haven’t refreshed your garden beds with compost yet this year, now’s a great time to do it! #growfood #growyourfoo

How Composting Helps the Environment Food waste is one of the largest contributors to methane emissions—a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. When organic waste ends up in landfills, it decomposes without oxygen, producing harmful gases that accelerate climate change. But there's a simple and effective solution: hot composting. Hot composting is a natural method of breaking down organic materials like food scraps, leaves, and yard waste at high temperatures—typically between 130°