How Do You Compost Kitchen Scraps The Easiest Way?
Here’s a straightforward, simple way to compost kitchen scraps that costs next to nothing and won’t create a big ugly pile that has your neighbors complaining. It’s not even a pile, and it does not have to get “hot.” It does not attract flies if done correctly. It does not smell. It makes fabulous compost. Choose an area for your “bin.” You just need a flat area of ground that’s not covered with grass. A shady area is nice because it’s protected from the drying sun and it’s easier to hide from the neighbors. Using the shovel, cultivate the area as deeply as is practical, two to six inches. Remove any big sticks or rocks. Start collecting kitchen scraps: anything from a plant, such as banana peelings, apple cores, leftover broccoli, stale bread. You can also compost coffee grounds, including the filter paper, and egg shells. Do not collect anything with meat or milk. Do not include hard items like peach pits because they decompose too slowly. Keep your composting materials in a covered
