UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera Counties Program Manual
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UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera Counties Program Manual

Composting

Compost is essential to having a successful garden. It helps return nutrients and organic matter to the soil which is used up by plants over time. 

Compost should always be added to soil before planting/transplanting. 

Compost can either be purchased by the site yearly or made by the site using some of the composting methods below.

Ways to Compost

Compost Bins

 

 

Compost Piles

Compost Pile Guide

 

Worm Composting (Vermicomposting)

Worm Composting

Worm Castings (worm poop)

 

Trench Composting

Trench Composting

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