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Starting Backyard Composting in Fall: Tips for Success

Fall is the ideal time to kickstart backyard composting, thanks to the abundant supply of leaves that serve as the primary "Browns" or dry, carbon-rich materials. To create nutrient-rich compost, combine one bucket of "Greens" (food waste, grass, nitrogen-rich materials) with three buckets of Browns. Remember to moisten the mixture until it's damp like a wrung-out sponge and turn the compost at least once a month. With patience, you can harvest your compost in 12-16 months. Follow these simple steps to build an effective compost pile this fall!

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Starting Backyard Composting in Fall: Tips for Success

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  1. Backyard CompostingStarting Things Off In The Fall Paul Arnold, Acadia University paul.arnold@acadiau.ca

  2. Main Message • Fall is the best time to begin backyard composting • Ample supply of leaves which provide the predominant supply of “Browns” (dry, carbon-rich material) • Add “Greens (food waste, grass, nitrogen-rich material) over the year

  3. Recipe • Add one bucket of Greens to 3 buckets of Browns • Add water to moisten (damp as wrung-out sponge) • Turn (at least) monthly • Harvest in 12-16 months

  4. Building The Pile:Build the Base of Browns(Leaves Only)

  5. Building The Pile:Add Greens

  6. Building The Pile:Continue Adding Browns/Greens

  7. Building The Pile:Add Water To Moisten

  8. Building The Pile:Completed Pile

  9. Turning (Relocating) The Pile

  10. Ready For The Winter

  11. Screening Mature Compost

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