Why Learn to Compost? Waste Less, Grow More

Composting turns kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into humus—dark, nutrient-dense, microbially alive soil food. It's the single most impactful practice for garden health and waste reduction.

Two Compelling Reasons

• Environmental: Diverts 30%+ of household waste from landfills. Cuts methane emissions. Eliminates need for synthetic fertilizers that pollute waterways.
• Garden performance: Improves soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability. Buffers pH. Suppresses disease. Plants grow stronger with less input.

What to Compost (and Not)

Yes: Fruit/veg scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, grass clippings, leaves, shredded plain paper, herbivore manure.
No: Meat, dairy, oils, pet waste, glossy paper, diseased plants, weeds with seeds.

Keys to Success

• Bin near garden and kitchen access.
• Balance greens (N) and browns (C) ~1:2.
• Turn regularly for oxygen—tumblers make this easy.
• Keep moist, not soggy.

Composting is low-tech, high-return alchemy. Your garden, your wallet, and the planet all win.