Professor's Periodic Tips
The article formerly known as:
The WEEKLY TIP *(see below)
Composting
Composting is the decomposition of biodegradable organic matter, producing compost.Compost serves as a growing medium, or a porous, absorbent material that holds moisture and soluble minerals, providing the support and nutrients in which most plants will flourish. To maximize plant growth, it is sometimes necessary to dilute compost with soil or peat to reduce salinity.
An effective compost pile is about as damp as a well wrung-out sponge. The necessary material should be added, or the pile should be turned to aerate it and bring the outer layers inside and vice versa. You should add water at this time to help keep the pile damp.
Compost should not contain any animal products, as it can attract local wildlife.
A compost pile takes at least three months from beginning to end before it is usable. So it is usually a good idea to have more than one bin or pile going at once if you are wanting to use the compost on a regular basis.
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We decided that the name "Weekly Tip" was kind of misleading (mainly because the tips never went out on a weekly basis), so we have re-named this column "The Professor's Periodic Tips" - The Professor
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