Backyard and Garden
Compost
Compost is easy to
make. You will need a small area of
yard or garden (about 2 feet x 2 feet). Pick a spot that is away
from your windows if possible, 'cause compost smells on hot days.
To make things neater, and to keep the dog out of your compost, block
off your compost area from the rest of your yard with pallets or a
fence.
Now that you have your compost
area, get a container to keep in your
kitchen. It should be relatively small, leak-proof, and easy to
carry. You can cut one side out of a plastic milk jug (the side
opposite the handle; leave the handle on so you can carry your
compostables with it). Every time you eat or cook, throw your
natural kitchen garbage in the container; This includes
fruit, vegetables, coffee grounds, and eggshells. At least
once a day (or else it will start to smell) take your container out to
the compost area and throw your natural kichen garbage in. Do
this every day and you will notice that the garbage starts to break
down naturally. About once a month (except in winter, unless you
live in a place thats warm year round) take a
stick/shovel/board/whatever and stir the pile of compost to mix it
up. In a month or two, depending on the weather, you should have
some fresh organic dirt to throw on your garden or windowboxes.
This dirt will be full of nutrients for plants and act like a natural
fertilizer.