This document provides guidance on composting for home gardeners in Kansas. It discusses the benefits of composting, the chemistry and process of decomposition, and provides instructions for building and maintaining a compost pile. Key steps include selecting a location, choosing enclosure materials, layering brown and green organic materials with soil and fertilizer, and allowing time for the materials to fully decompose into nutrient-rich humus. The document emphasizes that composting is a way to recycle organic waste while improving soil quality and reducing landfill waste.