Here’s The Dirt – Compost Happens!
Our Mother Earth has been going through a tough time lately.
We have all seen overflowing landfills, loss of rainforest, increasing air pollution, a disappearing ozone layer, and soil erosion. Much of this is a direct result of how we humans live. Now let us take the time and think about how we, as humans, can do something positive for our planet. Here’s the dirt… a few minutes a day allows me to do something positive for our planet. Compost saves money by providing free soil amendments to the garden, while retaining soil moisture and saving our planets precious water. What is composting? Composting is the NATURAL process of decomposing and recycling organic material into a humus-rich soil amendment known as compost. I love composting because it is a way for me to save money, grow healthy vegetables, and make gold- black gold that is! Composting is a really easy way to return organic materials to the soil where they belong, and provides a type of balanced diet for plants to “eat”. Kids love compost! Today’s generation of eco-conscious children are a big help in making compost happen. Ask your children to help by allowing them to carry the kitchen compost bucket out to the composter and see the microbial activity first hand. This event brings the wonder of science and nature to life, as the children see last week’s leftovers becoming a hub of busy activity, resulting in rich, nutrient filled soil. Personal action makes a difference! Imagine with me, that compost can be viewed a little like cooking!