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Compost

Learn how to use grass clippings, food scraps, dried leaves and other organic matter to make compost!

Composting Methods & Bins
Find out about composting yard waste and food scraps using a variety of methods.
What is Compost?
Get an overview of compost and a little history, too.
What is Mulch?
Get an overview of mulch, what it is and why to use it, some history, and more resources for further research.
Tilth Worm Composting Bin Plans (wood)
You can build a solid worm bin for your family with these simple plans.
Green Cone System
Learn about how a green cone breaks down food scraps and decide if this the right system for you.
Off-the-Shelf Worm Bin Plans
Make your own indoor compost bin with parts you can buy off the shelf from any hardware store.
3-Bin Yard Waste Composter
Plans for a 3-bin yard waste composting system
Homemade Food Scrap Digester Directions
You can build a very simple food digester with these simple plans.
Compost
Learn about compost, how to build your own compost bins and more.
Compost Holding Units
Visual representations a number of easy to make yard waste composting systems
Compost Pile Ingredients
An easy reference chart to help you make decisions about what items should and should not go in your yard waste compost system
Compost Troubleshooting
Simple tips to help you solve problems or challenges you may face when composting yard waste
Compost Turning Units
Visual representations a number of easy to make yard waste composting systems
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