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COMPOSTING 101
WHAT DO PLANTS NEED?
Fertilizer Compost
WHAT IS COMPOST? Compost is a rich, soil-like mixture that is
produced when organic matter breaks down. When compost is added to soil, it adds
nutrients that plants need and improves soil texture.
Composting is a way to make a usable product out of things we might just throw in the trash!
COMPOST AND DECOMPOSE
Decomposing: when organic matter starts breaking down (rotting)
Compost: a mixture of rotting things that can be used to add nutrients to the soil
COMPOST RECIPE Water Air “Greens”: fresh grass clippings, weeds, peels,
leftover fruit and vegetables, etc. “Browns”: dry leaves, tree bark and twigs,
shredded cardboard, shredded newspaper, etc. Microorganisms: Bacteria, fungus, worms,
centipedes, millipedes, etc.
Do not add:• Meats• Dairy• Fats and oils• Pet poop• Diseased
plants• Plastic or
glass
Tree bark and twigs Shredded cardboard Dry leaves Shredded newspaper Egg shells Hay Coffee filters Tea bags Paper towels Receipts Dryer lint Pencil shavings
Fruit peels Coffee grounds Fresh grass clippings Vegetable scraps Egg shells Salad leaves Weeds Old bread Citrus rinds Melon rinds Cooked plain rice Cooked plain pasta
Browns: Nitrogen Greens: Carbon
GREEN OR BROWN?
BROWN!
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GREEN!
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COMPOST RECIPE Water Air “Greens”: fresh grass clippings, weeds, peels,
leftover fruit and vegetables, etc. “Browns”: dry leaves, tree bark and twigs,
shredded cardboard, shredded newspaper, etc. Microorganisms: Bacteria, fungus, worms,
centipedes, millipedes, etc.
Do not add:• Meats• Dairy• Fats and oils• Pet poop• Diseased
plants• Plastic or glass