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SEPTEMBER

Still harvesting, still weeding, and now canning. September is mostly about maintenance. So will take this time to learn how to compost. Many people think of composting as nasty, time consuming work. This is certainly not the case. Starting a compost bin now will save you time and money next year. Composting can, and should be done discretely. You don't want your neighbors complaining of nasty piles of food in your back yard. I have built a simple composting system that stays hidden from view, and serves my needs well.

1. Buy 2 large plastic trash cans from Lowes. Your going to want to get the ones with wheels, this helps with aeration, as well as mobility.

2. You will need to drill many large holes into each trash can. Each hole should be about 4 inches apart, and 1/2 inch in diameter. Be sure to drill holes into the top and bottom of the can.

3. Once you have you compost bins prepared, place them beside your outdoor trash can. These bins don’t stand out to neighbors as being unusual, as they are typically used for trash.

4. You should start each bin with some type of mulch, to prevent the leakage of spoiled food onto the ground.

5. Now you can start composting, remember not to compost proteins. No meats, no dairy. Use fruits and vegetables.

6. To keep your compost productive, you will need to lay your compost bins over and roll them around every week.

Composting is not rocket science, and will be your source for free fertilizer next year.