High nitrogens (greens)

-Fresh leaf clippings

-Fruit and vegetable scraps

High Carbons (browns)

-Old fallen leaves

-Wood chips and twigs

Why do we need compost bins and what are the three different types of bins used?

Compost materials can be piled up neatly using a compost materials can be piled neatly using a compost bin. Bins are usually made of wooden pallets into a circular or rectangular shape. There are three types of compost bins, holding units, turning units, and enclosed units.

A holding unit is very simple. Its used to compost leaves and other yard materials. You just add leaves and other yard materials. Then all you can do is wait for the materials to decompose.

A turning unit is what we have in our own garden. They are needed for big institutions such as our garden which has lots of leaves and garden wastes. You have three joined bins in a turning units. The bins should be placed in an area that doesn't interfere with taking care of the garden. Lay your materials in the first bin. When the first bin is full, you should put some of the decomposing materials in the second. The third pile can be used to hold the finished compost product.

An enclosed bin is used to compost food scraps such as vegetables or fruits. It's used to deter rats and other animals that love to eat garbage. We have an enclosed bin inside of our cage.

How do I make my own compost for my garden?

1) Make yourself a compost bin. It is usually a square or circle of wood or chicken wire.

2) Add organic materials fro myour own house or yard to the bin to form a pile. See the brochure for a list.

3) Turn your compost pile to let air circulate. This makes it easier for the microorganisms to do their job because it gives b them oxygen. It also prevents odors.

4) Add a little water to the pile if you see it looks a bit dry. If it's too wet add dry leaves or napkins.

5) Now sit back three months or so. Be sure to keep turning your pile and maintain moisture.

6) When the pile looks like potting soil, its ready. Take it and mix it in with your soil to grow the plant of your choice.

mmm mmm .... good compost!

How do I make my own compost for my garden?

1) Make yourself a compost bin. It is usually a square or circle of wood or chicken wire.

2) Add organic materials fro myour own house or yard to the bin to form a pile. See the brochure for a list.

3) Turn your compost pile to let air circulate. This makes it easier for the microorganisms to do their job because it gives b them oxygen. It also prevents odors.

4) Add a little water to the pile if you see it looks a bit dry. If it's too wet add dry leaves or napkins.

5) Now sit back three months or so. Be sure to keep turning your pile and maintain moisture.

6) When the pile looks like potting soil, its ready. Take it and mix it in with your soil to grow the plant of your choice.

What can we use for a compost pile?

What can't we use for a compost pile?

**Leaves

**Fruit and vegetable scraps

**Breads and Grains

**Coffee grinds

**Tea bags

**Egg shells

**Sawdust

**Wood ash

**Old soil

**Napkins or Paper Towels

**Meat scraps

**Dairy products

**Fish or Oils

**Grease

**Pet feces

**Weed Seeds

**Charcoal ash

**Non-Organic materials