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My Backyard Compost

Family Balance Sheet

My composting adventures all started about 9 years ago when our local Penn State Cooperative Extension office offered a free composting bin (the round one in the picture) when you attended their free composting seminar. I have a system going, but I am a laid back composter. So what did I learn at the seminar?

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How to Compost Without Fancy Equipment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Basically there are two reasons to compost. The first is to recycle leftover food, grass cuttings, and fallen leaves that might ordinarily end up in a landfill. The second is supplementary to the first–you use the compost as fertilizer. There are many ways to store the compost until it’s ready to use.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. My state of PA has 93 rail-trails that cover over 1000 miles. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. 40 Summer Desserts.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. Local fairs & festivals -Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. How to Start & Maintain a Backyard Compost. 40 Summer Desserts.

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