An example of a composting bin
Composting is a natural way to recycle organic matter to be used as a soil amendment. Compost is a dark form of decomposing organic matter that is an essential part of soil building and healthy plant growth. It is an easy way to handle yard debris and often saves money from bagging and throwing away in the trash. Once organic material is piled as compost, bacteria begin to break down the plant tissue and worms can also be added to the process. There are a few ways you can make compost, from using a holding unit, or by just mulching with organic material such as leaves and grass clippings. The following is a list of things that should and should not be composted:
Do Compost: Do not Compost:
Grass Clippings Dog and cat manure
Leaves Diseased plants
Flowers Weeds with seeds
Old plants Invasive weeds
Twigs Meat or fish parts
Annual weeds Cheese, butter, milk
Vegetable, fruit scraps Cooking oil or oily foods
Bread and grains
Horse, cow, chicken & rabbit manure
In time, your compost can look like this!
Here is an article on home composting:
http://consumerhorticulture.psu.edu/files/home_composting.pdf
Click below to view a slide show of vegetables grown using compost!
http://homepage.mac.com/cityfarmer/PhotoAlbum31.html
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