"Composting Helps the Planet and your Plants"

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by Jonathan Gordon

To compost, you collect leftover food scraps such as apple peels, eggshells and bell pepper seeds and stems. You mix them with leaves, grass clippings and twigs. As they decompose, fungi, bacteria, insects and other organisms turn them into rich organic matter.

That's compost. If your family also started gardening during the pandemic, applying compost to your soil helps put nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous (pronounced FOSS-for-us) into it.

Composting not only keeps food out of landfills. It also "makes healthier soil that helps to grow better vegetables and flowers," says Simone. "You can see the benefits immediately."

If you have a yard, find an out-of-the-way spot where your food waste can go. It might be smart to have your parents buy a special box that critters can't get into. Mix in the right ratio of food and yard scraps. A simple rule is 2-to-1 brown (leaves and twigs) to green (fruit and veg

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etable scraps). This balance helps speed up the decomposition process. Keep the pile moist but not too wet, and turn it regularly to aerate it. Over time, the mixture will break down into dark, crumbly compost, which you can use to enrich your garden soil.

For those without a yard, composting is still possible! Many cities offer community composting programs or have other alternatives such as compost bins that can fit on balconies or patios. There are also indoor worm composting systems, known as vermicomposting, that can turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost using worms.

In addition to enriching the soil, composting is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. By diverting organic waste from landfills, composting helps decrease methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. It’s a simple yet effective way to contribute to environmental health.

So, whether you have a large garden or just a small space, composting is an easy and impactful way to nourish your plants and contribute positively to the planet. Start small, add to your compost bin regularly, and enjoy the fruits of your labor in your home garden!

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