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Sifting Frame546 viewsA sifting frame can be used by gardeners to refine the composted material.
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Turning Schedule534 viewsThe material is turned on a regular basis. Careful notes are kept about when the material is flipped from one bay to another.
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Turning the Material550 viewsMaterial being turned from the first Intermediate bay into the second Intermediate bay. This aerates the material to keep the organisms alive that keep the composting breakdown going.
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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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Covered Compost Bays499 viewsCompost bays are kept covered to keep the moisture from evaporating. It also helps elevate the temperature of the material which accelerates the composting process.
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Completed Beginning Bay508 viewsDepending on the season and volume of material it takes approximately 3 to 4 weeks to completely fill a Beginning bay. Once a Beginning bay in one row has been filled the crew moves on to the next Beginning bay.
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Stable Waste514 viewsStable waste is moved to the edge of the composting bay.
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Stable Waste511 viewsRaw stable waste is brought down from the upper bins and piled near composting bays for the convenience of the crew.
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Green Waste - Farmer's Markets545 viewsGreen waste from local farmer's markets is also composted.
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Green Waste - Farmer's Markets526 viewsFarmer's market green waste going into the compost bays.
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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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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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