Yard Talk
Dirt Simple Tips for Natural Yard Care
Episode 7: "Compost"
Richard Batura of Issaquah mixes up his compost...it's just like tossing a big salad.
The key ingredients needed for composting: a bin, water, greens, browns and a garden tool to mix them.
You can compost in various types of bins.
Photos: Darcy Batura
View Episode Seven, Windows Media Player, 13 Min
Synopsis: Learn how to make and use compost to create a beautiful and healthy yard. Doug and Greg visit a large scale commercial compost facility, and a backyard composter. This episode features beautiful gardens around the county that demonstrate amazing uses of compost.
Compost Tours & Demonstrations:
- Tour of Cedar Grove Composting facility
- How to make compost
- How to use compost
- GroCo demonstration project
Compost Tips & Tricks
- Making and using compost
- Troubleshooting your compost pile
- Grouping plants by water needs
Show resources:
Where to properly dispose of yard waste
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