Learn From My Mistake: A Composting Journey by Sarah

About two years ago, my family and I decided to remove the bushes in front of our house. Instead of disposing of them, we thought, “Why not compost them?” Fast forward to a few days ago when I was turning our compost pile. There, buried deep at the bottom, I discovered a massive chunk of bush roots. Without hesitation, I pulled it out and tossed it into the forest next to our house. Lesson learned: next time, we’ll think twice before composting something quite so enormous!

Need tips on what NOT to compost?

Some things you can't compost

• Coal or charcoal ashes
• Cat and dog droppings
• Colored paper
• Lime
• Meat
• Grease
• Bones
• Diseased plants
• Sod
• Milk
• Cheese
• Bird droppings (from wild birds)
• Walnuts
• Cooking oil
• weeds
• ALL PLANTS SHOULD BE PESTICIDE FREE

And, learn from my mistake, cut up or mulch yard waste before adding to compost so it will break down faster!

Your friendly Girl Scout Composting Guide, Sarah