Upstate Exotics - Cottage Garden Composting

About Upstate Exotics

Earthy, intimate, space-savvy gardening for urban dwellers

Composting

To empower apartment dwellers with practical, low‑cost cottage garden ideas that enrich soil, reduce waste, and bring nature indoors.

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Sustainability

Simple, field-tested practices for composting in small spaces—from counter-top bins to balcony tumblers—without sacrificing style.

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Snapshots of thriving balcony beds, vertical gardens, and harvest-ready compost setups

Herb Haven

Compact herb planters arranged for year-round flavor in a sunlit urban nook.

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Vertical Garden

Aide for tight spaces: growing cucumbers, nasturtiums, and greens up a wall planter.

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Composting

From scraps to soil, a tidy, odor-conscious composting setup for apartments.

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Seasonal tips, project notes, and quick reads for urban gardeners

Winter Prep

Low-commitment tasks to keep your balcony garden thriving when daylight wanes and temps drop.

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Composting 101

Choosing the right bin, balancing greens and browns, and troubleshooting odors.

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