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The Magic Of Composting

Thanks to Adam
To wp i k ’s E a g l e
Scout project from
September 2023,
The garden now
boasts an efficient
composting system.
While composting
requires some effort,
i t s be ne fi t s a re
well worth it. By
transforming organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, at the garden entrance at
we not only enhance soil health but also promote more 1022 Community Drive.
sustainable gardening practices. There is a waiting list for
Composting involves recycling organic materials into independent beds but if
valuable fertilizer, which supplies essential nutrients interested, just check the
like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. This process box. Stop by, especially
improves soil structure, facilitates root growth, retains Saturday mornings, and
moisture, and, notably in Florida, reduces the porosity of check out our Facebook
sandy soil. page.
Gardeners contribute
their plant trimmings
and organic waste to
Bin 1, taking care to
avoid adding weed
seeds or seed-laden
plants such as tomatoes.
Once Bin 1 is full, a
volunteer regularly
aerates the compost
and adds water as
needed, typically once
or twice a week. After
approximately two
months, the compost
is removed, finely
chopped with a lawn
mower, and transferred
to Bin 2. This batch
continues to be aerated
and kept moist for another two months before being sifted
through a ½-inch mesh screen into Bin 3, resulting in fine, $ $ 100 OFF $ 250
soil-like particles. 39Usually 95
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When the compost is ready, it can be used by our SERVICE CALL WITH ANY NEW UV LIGHT WITH ANY
members, either by sprinkling it on the soil’s surface or ANY A/C REPAIR WATER HEATER NEW INSTALLATION
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incorporating it into the ground. A big thank you to all the CALL FOR SERVICE CALL FOR SERVICE CALL FOR SERVICE
volunteers who help keep this system running smoothly! 561-741-2825 561-741-2825 561-741-2825
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