Size of particles, ratio of carbon and nitrogen containing materials, water, temperature, and mixing ALL matter in order to make good compost. We want a carbon/nitrogen ratio of 4/1.
Carbon is found in dry leaves, straw, basically any brown colored material.
Nitrogen is found in grass clippings, and most kitchen scraps.
Layering is important to proper anaerobic and aerobic breakdown of organic material.
Palmer McIntyre, Garden coordinator at Lindley Elementary worked with Sarah Norton, UNCG Nutrition student and Cynthia Nielsen, School Garden Network Coordinator to recondition their compost bins.
Pitchforks work well for mixing. The compost material Should be kept moist.
Not too dry or too soggy, Just right!
