Ep 103 - All About Composting - What If Our Best Flowers Start With What We Throw Away?

Ep 103 - All About Composting - What If Our Best Flowers Start With What We Throw Away?

February 24, 2026 · 43 min · Season 3 · Episode 103

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The episode explores how composting transforms waste into nutrient-rich soil for better flower growth.

Flowers don’t start with seeds or stems. They start with soil—alive, complex, and either primed for growth or holding your plants back. We sit down with Ryan from Shore Soil to unpack how real-world composting transforms kitchen scraps, florist waste, and restaurant leftovers into the dark, crumbly fuel for better blooms. From backyard bins to aerated static piles that hit pathogen-reducing heat, we break down what matters most: carbon and nitrogen balance, moisture, airflow, and timing. Flow...

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