Mary Lou Williamson, a long-time Greenbelt resident, has always been a garden guru. Compost has been both physically and symbolically important to her story. During the mid-1900’s, Mary Lou and her family lived in Chicago most of the year, but spent her summers in southwest Michigan. This countryside getaway was full of memories. She remembers her mother ordering day-old chick…
Photos courtesy of Love & Carrots During a month littered with love, we wanted to share a love story between local businesses, Compost Crew and Love & Carrots! Love & Carrots designs, builds, and maintains vegetable gardens and sustainable edible landscapes for clients across the DMV area. They also provide garden coaching and guidance for home growers who need a…
In a world where sustainability is more important than ever, many shoppers are turning to “eco-friendly” plastics as a greener alternative. But with so many labels—biodegradable, compostable, plant-based, and earth-safe—it’s easy to get lost in the marketing. At Compost Crew, we’ve helped thousands of residents and businesses reduce waste and turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Through our online store, …
Shopping for Compost Good compost can make a huge difference in the success of your farm, garden or landscaping project. Not all compost is created equal, and choosing the right one depends on a variety of factors. Compost Crew is here to offer you a practical guide to help you buy quality compost! In general, you can find bagged compost…
Getting finished compost is easier than ever! About Compost Back At Compost Crew we are committed to promoting sustainability, making it easier for you to reduce waste and enrich local soils. For as long as we have been in business, our residential customers have had the option to receive finished compost periodically, to use in their gardens, landscaping projects or…
The use of chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides have denied microorganisms the opportunity to do work that comes naturally to them. Compost Crew simulates and supports Earth’s regenerative design through a simple practice, composting. We have now made the finished product available for purchase! Farm Feast, our very own brand of compost, can be used at home or for…
Marshall Road Elementary School has made sustainability a central theme. Marshall Roads’ Principal Matthew Chapman and staff believe one of their responsibilities is to guide children in being environmentally conscious. Located in Vienna, Virginia, the school has over 700 students who have proven receptive and enthusiastic about composting, not without some planning from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Monica Nuno…
This Spring, we’re able to offer a number of options in which you can receive your compost including bagged pickup, bulk pickup, and delivery. All of these options are available to you on your portal starting February 1, 2023 and will only be available to order until February 24, 2023. We send reminders via email so you can make sure…
By: Sara Mack, Marketing Manager As we wrap up our Fall Compost Back program, we know that heading into September many of our subscribers may be spending less time preparing your vegetable garden than you do during our Spring rotation. Even without a garden, though, there are still plenty of ways to get the most out of your finished compost…
By: Sara Mack, Marketing Manager We love to talk about our finished compost product, a.k.a. “black gold” all year round. Now that we’re returning the latest batches of compost to our customers, we wanted to dive into our favorite ways to maximize its benefits, particularly for those of you who have signed up with Compost Crew over the past year.…