First, many of the items that might be disposed of as trashmany kinds of yard, household, and kitchen wastecan be utilized in the composting process. This means less trash to be hauled away by private or municipal waste companies and less expense.
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Central Sierra Master Gardeners list of UCANR publications for home gardening, including native plants, deer resistant plant list, bee-friendly garden recipes, composting, vegetable gardening, proper fertilizing, more!
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Clicking on the link will take you to the county's website, where you can find classes and events, access their archive of educational articles, or reach out for information and guidance specific to your area.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Central Sierra are here to answer your gardening questions! Fill out the Ask A Master Gardener online form for your county. You can attach photos and we walk you through all of the information that might be pertinent.
These UC resources are used by our Master Gardeners to find the answers to your questions and are the best research-based information out there. Composting Resources - The UCCE Master Gardeners of Central Sierra have compiled all the answers to your composting questions here.