Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of waste and help the environment. It is also a good way to reuse organic material and create nutrient-rich soil. There are many ways to create compost, but they all depend on what ingredients you have available. The most important thing to remember when creating compost is that you need a balance of “browns” (like leaves, straw, or sawdust) and “greens” (like fruit and vegetable scraps). Before starting, it’s best if you have enough space for your compost heap – about 4 feet wide by 3 feet deep should do the trick. You can make your own compost bin from old pallets or buy one from a garden center. .If you’re feeling ambitious, cook up a batch of hot composting – it might sound gross to have your food scraps cooked and covered in heat, but it’s actually quite easy.
1. Place your ingredients into a pile.
2. Using a pitchfork or shovel, mix the ingredients together by tossing them back and forth until they are equal in size and temperature (this is called “agitating”).
3. Keep mixing the ingredients until they are completely broken-up and then add water.
