Composting Basics For Everyone

What is compost anyway? Compost is a valuable byproduct of organic wastes like paper, kitchen scraps, and yard clippings that feed plants and flowers!

Don’t worry about having little or no space! Composting can be as easy as filling a 5-gallon bucket and using a local service that takes away your organic waste weekly and provides you with a fresh & clean bucket to fill! Visit the US Composting Council to find a compost company in your area. https://www.compostingcouncil.org/page/participants

Have a small outdoor patio but are worried about smell or rodents? The secret is good airflow and adding in a variety of organic waste materials to balance out the food we are feeding wonderful microorganisms, which are helping to break down our raw materials into the dark, rich, and healthy compost! The Rodale Institute shares a small composting system for your outdoor area. https://rodaleinstitute.org/blog/backyard-composting-basics-a-cheatsheet/

Ready to dedicate space in your backyard for composting? The US Environmental Protection Agency shares several great tips about selecting a good location and setting up the space to create compost. https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home

I hope you have enjoyed learning about composting as much as I have. I had no idea it could be so easy to get started. Let me know which composting method you decided to try!