Composting Project

This not only helps with proper decomposition but also creates a wonderful fertiliser for your flowering and fruiting plants.

How can I begin?

You can get started with the following items, which you probably have around the kitchen or in the garden:

-fruit peelings

-coffee grounds

-dried and crushed egg shells

-vegetable skins

-tea leaves/bags

-grass/weeds/hay

-shredded cardboard

-pet bedding

-torn up newspapers

-toilet rolls

-tissue paper

If you're planning to add worms to help with composting, add all of the above into a large container plus bits of bread, rice and pasta.

Wait a couple of months for the magic to happen---during which time you should ensure good air circulation, a steady temperature and check that the mixture doesn't get too moist (drain it off or add more cardboard).

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