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.
Flowers don’t start with seeds—they start with living soil. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan from Shore Soil to explore how real composting turns kitchen scraps, florist waste, and restaurant leftovers into rich fuel for better blooms. From backyard bins to high-heat static piles, we break down what actually matters: balance, airflow, moisture, and timing—and how to tell when things are off.

We dig into clay-heavy beds, poor drainage, and the simple soil fixes that make roots (and stems) stronger, plus the bigger picture of closing the loop in floral and food systems. If you care about healthier plants, less waste, and soil that works with you instead of against you, this conversation gets to the root of it. 🌱

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