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Smithsonian Gardens: Composting for the Home Garden [Pdf]
Compost is the most important amendment you can add to your garden soil. This article, provided by the Smithsonian Gardens, includes the ingredients for healthy compost.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Composting
Explains, using scientific language, what composting is. Also explains what compostable and compost compatible materials are, the conditions necessary for composting to occur, and the role of composting in recycling waste. (Updated:...
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Making Compost
How not to fail, hints, compost containers, assembling the materials, are but a few of the many topics presented in this competent site.
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Master Composter
Learn about composting, and find our how it helps connect people to the Earth's natural processes.
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Veg Web: Composting Resource List
This site provides links to pages dealing with composting of food.
Better Planet Productions
Earth Care: Worm Wranglers [Pdf]
A lesson in worm composting for Grade Three.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Composting for Kids
Slide show with script from the Texas A&M University describing how to layer a compost bin, and how to make a trench compost or pocket compost. Gives nitrogen and carbon content examples of compostable materials. Explains gardening...
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Compost Guide: A Complete Guide to Composting
This informative resource is a complete guide to composting. Common composting materials, site selection, seasonal schedule, making compost, and the compost bin are just a few of the topics explored.
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Earth Day Canada: Eco Kids: Limit Food Waste
Each year, people throw out millions of tons of food that could still be eaten. That is a lot of food! Even when we compost food waste there are still some negative impacts. Resources like water and energy are used to grow and transport...
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Worm Woman's Web Site
Basic introduction to former biology teacher Mary Appelhof's books on vermicomposting at home/school/small businesses. Moderate autobiographical information on Applehof and her goals and purpose for vermicomposting. Brief description of...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Worm Compost Bin
Composting not only helps to get rid of food and lawn waste but also helps to fertilize our garden. Find out how to set up a compost box in this brief, informative article.
Government of Alberta
Alberta Environment: Focus on Composting [Pdf]
Explains all the ins and outs of composting, including how to maintain a composter once you've started.
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Waste Watch: Recyclezone: Activity Zone: Wonderful Worms: Composting
Learn how to create a worm-powered compost system. Find materials needed, where to buy worms, what to put in the compost, and questions and answers about making nutrient-rich compost from table scraps.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Eisenia Fetida
Eisenia fetida is a type of earthworm commonly used for vermicomposting. This resource provides facts about its habitat, range, anatomy, and method of reproduction. It also provides a few tips on composting.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Worm Farming and Composting
Students create a red worm composter. As the composter develops, they will make and record observations about its health and the growth of its red worm population.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Be the Change: Recipes for Composting
Some recipes for composting, with a link to how to compost with worms.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Compost?
Compost is decomposed organic matter that we can add to the soil to introduce some essential nutrients. Discover what compost is made of and what it is used for.