My latest project this spring is starting a compost pile in the backyard. I have no excuse to put it off any longer. My father-in-law surprised us last fall with a compost bin. It has been staring at me every day as I get in and out of the car. It's time to get started!
I'm going to share with you the helpful articles I've found online.
http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/displaypub.aspx?p=g6957
How to build a compost bin. Many varieties to choose from.
How to build a compost bin. Many varieties to choose from.
http://www.grist.org/article/rot-n-roll/
Not only does this article have great information, but it's amusing too! This is a crash course on how to get started and how to keep going.
Not only does this article have great information, but it's amusing too! This is a crash course on how to get started and how to keep going.
http://www.compost-info-guide.com/make_better_compost.htm
Top 10 tips for making better compost.
Top 10 tips for making better compost.
http://www.bestgreenhometips.com/2008/10/the-urban-kitchen-compost-bin/
Kitchen composting - use up those scraps!
Kitchen composting - use up those scraps!
Still not convinced? Here's an article about composting in the city and using very little money!
http://gatheringinlight.com/2007/10/15/how-to-start-a-compost-bin-in-the-city-with-little-money/
http://gatheringinlight.com/2007/10/15/how-to-start-a-compost-bin-in-the-city-with-little-money/
So now you have compost. Now what? Here's a great article on what to do with all this nutritious soil conditioner.
http://www.compost-info-guide.com/using_compost.htm
http://www.compost-info-guide.com/using_compost.htm
Happy composting!
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