REDUCE YOUR GARBAGE BY 1/3! MAKE A CHEMICAL-FREE SOURCE OF FERTILIZER!
How to Make Compost
| Greens | Browns |
|---|---|
| Green comfrey leaves | Leaves |
| Flowers | Flowers |
| Grass clippings (fresh) | Grass clippings (dry) |
| Tea leaves | Straw |
| Peelings | Hair |
| Fruits and Vegetables | Hay |
| Eggshells | Corn cobs |
| Coffee grounds | Coffee filters |
- Mix together equal amounts of greens and browns.
- Shred or chop all ingredients, if possible.
- Build a pile large enough to retain heat.
- Turn or aerate the heap regularly to let in the air.
- Keep the pile as moist as a damp sponge.
- Compost will be ready to use in a few months!
Composting Links
- The Compost Council of Canada – http://www.compost.org/
- Please follow thedailygardener.net for even more tips – thedailygardener.com/things-you-can-compost