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What is composting?

How do I get started? I haven't made compost before.

How do I get started? I haven't made compost before.

 A natural process that converts organic, biodegradable material into a dark, rich soil amendment with beneficial microorganisms and nutrients that can contribute to the health of your soil. 

How do I get started? I haven't made compost before.

How do I get started? I haven't made compost before.

How do I get started? I haven't made compost before.

 Composting isn't difficult. To get started you need fruit and vegetable scraps and a place to make a pile. 

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What can I compost in a heated system?

How do I get started? I haven't made compost before.

What can I compost in a heated system?

 Layer the two basic categories of ingredients: green ones (nitrogen-rich materials such as fruit and vegetable scraps; pulp from juicing) and brown ones (carbon-rich materials like dry, brown leaves or mulch). Too much of either one will impede decomposition.

Green plus brown equals black gold.

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What can I compost in a worm system?

When is compost finished and ready to be used?

What can I compost in a heated system?

 Greens (nitrogen-rich materials such as fruit and vegetable scraps; pulp from juicing) 

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My compost smells bad, what should I do?

When is compost finished and ready to be used?

When is compost finished and ready to be used?

 If your compost smells foul it may be one of the following: 

 

  • Too wet: Add some dry brown materials such as leaves, mulch or cardboard.
  • Not enough air circulation: Turn the pile well and ensure that fresh air can enter the pile easily.
  • Too much nitrogen: If you added grass clippings or other high nitrogen material without mixing with other ingredients it will form slimy clumps and will emit a foul ammonia smell. Break up any clumps of high nitrogen materials and add some brown materials to the mix.

When is compost finished and ready to be used?

When is compost finished and ready to be used?

When is compost finished and ready to be used?

 The point at which the compost is ready varies depending on how the compost will be used. In general, compost is ready when it's dark and crumbly and has a pleasant, earthy, soil-like smell to it. 

My compost attracts rodents and animals, what can I do?

My compost attracts rodents and animals, what can I do?

My compost attracts rodents and animals, what can I do?

 A well managed compost pile should only attract the occasional curious rodent or animal. If this has become a serious problem it is likely that meat, fish, animal fats, vegetable fats or food cooked in vegetable fats have been added to the pile/system.

A possible solution is to move the materials into a closed bin such as a wooden/plastic bin with a locking breathable lid and separate open style bins for garden waste. Wire mesh can be added to the bottom of the bin to prevent creatures from digging their way in. 


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