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Susan Morris, BSc., MSc., Ph.D., Suite101 Topic Editor, business owner, gardener and Zero Waste Scotland volunteer.

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Composting

Composting is at the heart of any organic garden. Crop residues, some kitchen waste, weeds and countless other sources of organic material all break down into rich, healthy compost that is gives and essential boost to any soil, from light sand to heavy clay.

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Latest articles in Composting

 Surprising Compostable Home and Garden Green and Brown Things

Resolve to compost more things at home to reduce local landfill waste. Beyond basic greens and browns of home composting, there are compostable surprises.

Jan 3, 2012 – Susan Morris

Experimenting with Making Leaf Mold

Once the basics of making leaf mold are proven in your urban garden or allotment, naturally the next step is to experiment with speed of decomposition.

Dec 30, 2011 – Susan Morris

Composting: So Easy A Child Can Do It!

What can / can't be composted? How do you start a compost? How does it work? We've broken it down into rich organic nuggets of composting goodness for you

Jul 14, 2011 – Kathy Duff

Composting on Your Balcony – Make Compost at Home

Don't let limited space limit your options. You might not have a garden but you can still make your own compost

May 13, 2011 – Sarah Williams

Composting for an Organic Garden

Learn how to compost, save water, lessen your impact on the environment, and eliminate the need for commercial soil enhancers with this easy guide.

Mar 17, 2011 – Andrea Gifford

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