Organic Composting: Turn Waste into Garden Gold

Composting reduces landfill waste (20-30% of household trash), cuts methane emissions, and creates free, premium soil amendment. "Feed the soil, not the plants"—the organic mantra.

What Is Compost?

Applied microbiology: complex ecosystem of thousands of organisms transforming organic matter into dark, fertile humus. Not a smelly rot pile—proper compost has no odor or flies.

What to Compost

• Fast "activators": Grass clippings, soft weeds (balance with bulkier material).
• Bulk: Older/tougher plant matter.
• Woody: Chop/shred first.
• Kitchen waste: Plant-based only.

NO dairy, meat, bread—attract vermin.

Bin or Heap?

Containers (wood, recycled plastic) neat and efficient. Free-standing heaps work if large enough. Wormeries/shredders accelerate process.

When Is It Ready?

Original materials unrecognizable; dark, soil-like. Garden use: few recognizable bits OK. Seedlings/houseplants: wait until fully finished.

Benefits

• Healthy, fertile garden → organic produce.
• Diverts waste from landfill (costs money, produces methane, risks groundwater).
• Significant recycling impact.

Composting: nature's recycling, powered by you.