New to Composting?
We recommend checking out this guide: "The Dirt on Compost"
Confused about something? Check out our Composting FAQ sheet [link needed], and don't hesitate to call us! (802) 775-7209
What is Compost?
Compost is decomposed organic matter, made from leaves, grass clippings, wood chips and fruit and vegetable scraps. Added to your soil or sprinkled on your yard and garden, it helps grass and plants to thrive. Unlike some fertilizers, compost will not run off your yard and pollute our creeks and waterways.
Mixing food scraps with 3X as many brown (carbon-rich) materials and letting it decompose can be simple or particular to meet your goals and needs.
What kind of composter are you?
Click to see the method:
- The Lazy Composter
- The Germophobe
- The DIY-er
- The Scientist
By Philip Cohen - Flickr: compost, CC BY 2.0, Link
On this page:
What is compost?
Why should I compost?
How do I compost?
1. Choose a container/method
2. Choose a location
3. Collect materials
4. Build a pile
5. Harvest compost
Resources:
Video: How to Divert Food Scraps from Trash
Compost with Confidence
Frequently Asked Questions
Sourcing Browns (Carbon-rich)
Bear Aware Composting
Basics of Vermicomposting (Worms)
More Resources
Choosing a container-
https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/how-to-choose-a-composter/5082.html