It's amazing to me how even the smallest things done collectively can make a big difference. A good example of this is our impact on the environment.
You know, reusing kitchen scraps as well as yard and garden debris, in the form of composting is a great way for many of us to get in on the act. And there's no better time than the fall to take advantage of all the available material and start your own compost bin.
I have two bins going here and this one is just finishing up. Take a take a look at this rich compost I have produced, it's amazing, the difference it makes in my garden.
This other bin is the one I am adding to and with very little effort by mid-spring next year, I will have the same results.
Compost is like so many other things in life, what goes into it has a bearing on what comes out. For instance, there are certain things you'll want to avoid adding to your compost, like diseased plants or hard to deal with weeds. Including these can cause you to have to deal with the same problems again next year. You also want to stay clear of meat, bones, or fatty food waste. And you never want your compost bin to become a litter box for your pets.
There are plenty of materials that are excellent for composting such as grass clippings, saw dust, leaves, hay and straw. And don't forget about clean kitchen waste, like vegetable.
Speaking of vegetables, this can be the perfect place to dispose of that Halloween Jack-o-lantern. And if you throw the seeds in, you can expect the next generation of Jack-o-lanterns this spring.
From the garden, I am Allen Smith.
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