Backyard CompostingStarting Things Off In The Fall

Paul Arnold, Acadia University

paul.arnold@acadiau.ca

Main Message

• Fall is the best time to begin backyard composting

• Ample supply of leaves which provide the predominant supply of “Browns” (dry, carbon-rich material)

• Add “Greens (food waste, grass, nitrogen-rich material) over the year

Recipe

• Add one bucket of Greens to 3 buckets of Browns

• Add water to moisten (damp as wrung-out sponge)

• Turn (at least) monthly

• Harvest in 12-16 months

Building The Pile:Build the Base of Browns

(Leaves Only)

Building The Pile:Add Greens

Building The Pile:Continue Adding Browns/Greens

Building The Pile:Add Water To Moisten

Building The Pile:Completed Pile

Turning (Relocating) The Pile

Ready For The Winter

Screening Mature Compost