http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston-composting-yard-waste/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:44:08 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston-composting-yard-waste/#comment-121 Making Citywide Composting Profitable « Kingston Citizens Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:44:08 +0000 http://kingstonlandtrust.org/?p=460#comment-121 [...] Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston! Leaf Mulching Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston! Composting Yard Waste [...] [...] Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston! Leaf Mulching Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston! Composting Yard Waste [...]

]]> http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston-composting-yard-waste/#comment-110 Kate Lawson Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:58:54 +0000 http://kingstonlandtrust.org/?p=460#comment-110 Wielding an unruly sledgehammer can be dangerous! Gloves are needed or at least a handy supply of bandaids! Some Do It Yourselfers might need both. Wielding an unruly sledgehammer can be dangerous! Gloves are needed or at least a handy supply of bandaids! Some Do It Yourselfers might need both.

]]> http://kingstonlandtrust.org/2009/10/04/leave-it-on-the-lawn-kingston-composting-yard-waste/#comment-109 “Leave It On The Lawn, Kingston!” Program Launched « Kingston Citizens Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:10:25 +0000 http://kingstonlandtrust.org/?p=460#comment-109 [...] Composting Yard Waste Kingston’s urban environment allows for many different methods of composting.  There are a variety of composter styles and sizes to choose from, or, simply make your own. 1.    TO COMPOST YOUR LEAVES: take the shredded leaves alone or with other yard waste materials and place in a wire bin or any type of composter of your choosing.  Remember  that the smaller the pieces, the faster they will break down into reusable organic matter.  For a quicker result, turn your materials with a pitch fork or similar tool occasionally.  In time, underneath your compost pile, you will have rich, dark soil for all of your gardening needs. 2.    TO COMPOST SHREDDED LEAVES WITH KITCHEN WASTE:  in an appropriate bin, add equal parts brown and green materials.  “Brown” materials include leaves, straw, non-glossy paper, wood, bark chips, paper napkins and coffee grounds. “Green” materials include fruit and vegetable peelings, rinds, and eggshells. 3.     NEVER add any animal products, oils or hazardous materials.  Turn the pile occasionally to aerate it and make sure it’s moist but not soggy.  The decomposition process can take anywhere from three months to a year. [...] [...] Composting Yard Waste Kingston’s urban environment allows for many different methods of composting.  There are a variety of composter styles and sizes to choose from, or, simply make your own. 1.    TO COMPOST YOUR LEAVES: take the shredded leaves alone or with other yard waste materials and place in a wire bin or any type of composter of your choosing.  Remember  that the smaller the pieces, the faster they will break down into reusable organic matter.  For a quicker result, turn your materials with a pitch fork or similar tool occasionally.  In time, underneath your compost pile, you will have rich, dark soil for all of your gardening needs. 2.    TO COMPOST SHREDDED LEAVES WITH KITCHEN WASTE:  in an appropriate bin, add equal parts brown and green materials.  “Brown” materials include leaves, straw, non-glossy paper, wood, bark chips, paper napkins and coffee grounds. “Green” materials include fruit and vegetable peelings, rinds, and eggshells. 3.     NEVER add any animal products, oils or hazardous materials.  Turn the pile occasionally to aerate it and make sure it’s moist but not soggy.  The decomposition process can take anywhere from three months to a year. [...]

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