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Mulch525 viewsChipped wood is excellent for mulching trees, garden paths and more.
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Nutgrass - Noxious Weed524 viewsNutgrass is another noxious weed which does not break down during the composting process.
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Spigot - City Water523 viewsCity water is used if water from the Fralo tank is unavailable.
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Woody Green Waste523 viewsWoody, sticky and/or thorny materials are piled on the left-hand side near the black fence.
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Compost Bays523 viewsThe compost area consists of 3 rows with 4 compost bays in each row.
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Shredding Pile Finished521 viewsOnce all of the green waste has been shredded and watered the pile is complete.
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Composting Crew - Saturdays - 9:00 a.m.520 viewsVolunteers meet every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the lower composting area to build compost. All garden members are welcome to participate. Sturdy shoes and gloves are recommended.
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Turning the Material518 viewsIt takes three turns over several months before the material is finally ready. Hard work but very satisfying when finished.
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Shredding the Material514 viewsSorted material being fed into the shredder.
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Stable Waste514 viewsStable waste is moved to the edge of the composting bay.
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Compost Ready for Use514 viewsThe compost is available when the wall of the Ready bay has been removed.
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Shredded Green Waste512 viewsShredded green waste is moved to the composting bays where it gets another dose of water.
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