What are the different types of composting?

There are different scales and methods for composting. Maybe you just want a small container, or perhaps you’d like to have a large worm farm the whole family is involved in to help the garden grow?

What items can be put in my compost?

Fruit and vegetable scraps, leaves, grass clippings, paper, paper napkins & towels, coffee grounds, sawdust, rinsed eggshells, and plant-based bowls & cutlery. Make sure to add a mix of items to help maintain soil balance. (See graphic below)

https://unclejimswormfarm.com/composting-101-organic-composting/

https://unclejimswormfarm.com/using-coffee-grounds-for-vermicomposting/

What should NOT be placed in compost?

Meat, poultry, fish, dairy, human bodily waste, waste from certain animals, chemicals, plastic. If you are composting with worms, onions and hot peppers should not be included.

Where can I get free materials for my garden?

Starbucks offers used coffee grounds to add to your garden and compost, just look for their pick-up bucket or ask the staff behind the counters for some. https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2015/starbucks-coffee-grounds-for-the-garden/

• Monroe Plaza Starbucks- 19813 State Route 2Monroe, WA 98272

• Safeway Starbucks- 19651 U.S. Rt 2, Monroe, WA 98272

• Fred Meyer Starbucks- 18805 State Route 2Monroe, WA 98272

You can request a delivery of free wood chips if you don’t mind putting in a little effort to move them where you need them.

https://www.kempwest.com/free-woodchips/

https://getchipdrop.com