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Learn to Compost

The compost process closes the food cycle and returns valuable soil enriching nutrients in food and other organic waste to the soil. When returned to the land, finished compost improves soil texture, water-holding capacity and increases nutrient levels.

The compost process closes the food cycle and returns valuable soil enriching nutrients in food and other organic waste to the soil. When returned to the land, finished compost improves soil texture, water-holding capacity and increases nutrient levels.

Master Composter/Soil Builder Program
Seattle residents helping other Seattle residents manage organic wastes for a healthy city! Apply to participate in 2009 now!
3-Bin Yard Waste Composter
Plans for a 3-bin yard waste composting system
Off-the-Shelf Worm Bin Plans
Make your own indoor compost bin with parts you can buy off the shelf from any hardware store.
Composting Chicken Manure
Two-page handout written by Judith Duncan, WSU King County Extension Livestock Advisor
Upcoming Events
2009 Reunion Dinner & Annual Members' Meeting
Good Shepherd Center Chapel (Fourth Floor),
Jan 28, 2009 06:30 PM
Indoor Seed Starting Intensive 2-day Workshop
Good Shepherd Center Demonstration Garden,
Feb 07, 2009 - Feb 08, 2009
Composting for Apartment Dwellers
Bradner Gardens Park,
Feb 11, 2009 07:00 PM
City Chicks ~ Starting with Baby Chicks
Good Shepherd Center Room 140 (Senior Center),
Feb 21, 2009 10:00 AM
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