Composting is organic matter that has been decomposed and can be used as fertilizer. Many gardeners are beginning to use it, but why?
If these benefits sound great and you are interested in composting, it’s easy to start. There’s many options like vermiculture, bins and others. Before you start dumping food into your bin, check out this list of what and what not to compost.
Want to compost, but cannot do so at home? Here is a list of where to drop off compost in Philly.
Do you have any composting tips or benefits you’ve found? Let us and others know in the comments below! (And check out My Healthy Green Family for other farm & gardening tips!)
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