Compost: The Root of Abundance in Central Florida
On our farm, we like to say abundance begins in the soil. Not in the seed catalogs, not in the grocery store aisles, but right here in the ground beneath our feet. And the way we build that abundance? Compost.
When we first started homesteading, we quickly realized one thing: healthy soil is everything. It doesn’t matter how many seeds you plant, how much water you pour, or how much sun shines — without living, thriving soil, you’ll never get the harvest you’re dreaming of.
Why Horse Manure?
Here in Central Florida, we’re surrounded by horse country. Horses eat grasses, grains, and hay, and when their manure is properly composted, it becomes one of the richest, most balanced fertilizers you can use. It’s packed with nutrients, organic matter, and microbial life that feeds your soil the way nature intended.
The key word here is composted. Raw manure is too “hot” and can burn plants. But when it’s turned, cured, and aged correctly, it transforms into dark, crumbly soil that smells sweet and earthy. It’s basically the heartbeat of the garden.
Our Compost Deliveries
At Love is the Source Farm, we don’t just grow for ourselves. We believe in sharing abundance. That’s why we’ve made it easy for our neighbors in the Central Florida area to access high-quality, composted horse manure.
When we deliver, it’s never just a transaction. Along the way, we’ve met all kinds of amazing people — homesteaders, families starting their first raised bed, seasoned growers expanding food forests, and neighbors who just want to give back to the land. It’s become one of the most unexpected blessings of this work: building relationships through soil.
More Than Compost
Sometimes a delivery turns into a farm chat about cover crops or irrigation. Sometimes we load up the truck with plants from our nursery to drop off alongside the compost — fruit trees, pollinator flowers, or medicinal herbs. And often, we’re invited to help design and install new garden beds or food forest systems.
That’s the beauty of community-centered farming: compost is just the beginning. From the soil up, we help create whole ecosystems that feed, shade, heal, and inspire.
Why Compost Matters
Every time you spread compost on your land, you’re doing more than feeding your plants. You’re:
Building soil that holds water (crucial in our Florida heat).
Restoring natural fertility without chemicals.
Creating habitat for worms, fungi, and microbes that keep the ecosystem in balance.
Closing the loop — turning waste into nourishment.
To us, compost isn’t just about farming. It’s about healing the land, one scoop at a time, and connecting with the people who call this soil home.
How to Get Compost (and More)
If you’re in the Central Florida area, we’d love to connect. We deliver composted horse manure directly to your property — and if you’d like, we can bring along plants from our nursery or even walk your land with you to help design your next install.
Because the truth is, compost is the root of abundance — and community is everything.
