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Making and Using Compost in the Garden

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Composting reduced waste and can make a great garden amendment.

Authors: Christine Wen, Joe Van Rossum

Making your own compost is an easy, practical, and satisfying way to make use of yard waste and table scraps. With this publication, designed for the home gardener, you’ll be composting like a pro in no time (4 pages; 2013).

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