Composting For Beginners

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Composting allows you to turn your food waste into free compost that is nutrient-rich and can be used for many things! Most likely, you’re going to use it for gardening, so that is what this post will focus on. Learn more

Composting For Beginners

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You will need to decide exactly what type of composting you want to do. Earlier in the week we discussed three ways to start composting: traditional composting, tumbling composter, and vermiculture. Learn more

What to Add to Your Compost Bin

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– diseased plants – meats – dairy products – bones – paper (black and white newspaper is okay in small amounts)

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Get the kids involved!

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Composting For Beginners

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Composting For Beginners

What to Add to Your Compost Bin

– diseased plants – meats – dairy products – bones – paper (black and white newspaper is okay in small amounts)

What NOT to Add to Your Compost Bin

Get the kids involved!

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