New to composting or just want to know more about how it works? These resources will help you learn the basics of composting–what goes in it, how long it takes, why it’s great–along with what you can do with your soil once you have a system in place!
How To Compost: the basics for getting started, with tips for creating/buying a bin, collecting materials, and maintaining a working system to create soil! Click on any of the following links for the described information…
-Describes how compost works
-Food and household items to compost in backyard vs. large-scale and what not to compost
Instructions for an Ideal Pile
-Discusses moisture level, air circulation, and size of pile
Trouble Shooting: Basic Problems
-Smelly pile, pests, compost recipes
Extra Compost Materials: to speed the process of creating soil and to increase the quality of the soil, a ratio of 1:2:1 of nitrogen: carbon: high nitrogen is recommended when maintaining a compost system
nitrogen = food scraps
carbon = sticks, leaves, woody debris, paper
high nitrogen = coffee grounds, grass clippings
Carbon and High Nitrogen sources in the community
Soil Removal: once your compost has turned into nutrient-rich soil, it can either be used in the garden, sold to individuals or companies, or donated to local farms or gardens
