Over the past few years, growing food instead of buying it has become increasingly important for many Utah families. With grocery costs and gas prices skyrocketing..with no end in site, we are all trying to pinch our pennies here and there..and doing your own garden is a great way to cut costs. So what can you do if you are one of those lucky homeowners with horrible soil?
COMPOSTING
is your answer!
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So what is composting?
com·post (k
m
p
st
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mpst) n.
1. A mixture of decaying organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients.
2. A composition; a mixture.
tr.v. com·post·ed, com·post·ing, com·posts
1. To fertilize with a mixture of decaying organic matter.
2. To convert (vegetable matter) to compost.
According to an article in the Deseret News on May 7th, called Filthy rich by S.N. Gooch --
For many people, composting is throwing a bunch of food scraps onto the pile of grass clippings in the corner of the yard. In truth, composting is a complex mix of materials working together to break down into nutrient-rich soil. Certainly, compost has grass clippings and scrap, but it also includes water, dry plant matter (such as straw or sawdust) and animal manure.
"If you have chickens, you can use the chicken manure and straw in your compost pile, "says Tina Cerling, buyer manager for Western Garden Centers. "When that's all composted, it's a wonderful addition to your garden beds.
Want to learn more about Composting? Here are some great informational sites!
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