The presentation provides information about composting. Ellen Book, a Master Gardener with UF/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade County, gives a lecture on composting 101. The chat box will open at the end for questions. Various composting methods are discussed including tumbler bins, sheet composting, and vermicomposting with worms. Active management through turning, aeration, and maintaining the proper carbon to nitrogen ratio can accelerate the composting process.
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The presentation provided information on composting, including the basics of composting, different methods of composting, materials that can and cannot be composted, troubleshooting compost problems, and a quiz on composting fundamentals. An upcoming workshop on plant propagation techniques was also announced. The presentation concluded by providing an evaluation link for a voucher and reminding attendees that the presentation slides would be available online for a limited time.
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This document provides information about composting from Ellen Book, a Master Gardener with UF/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade County. It discusses the basics of composting, including choosing a location for the compost bin, maintaining the proper ratios of green and brown materials, and the importance of aeration. Tips are provided for different types of composting systems like tumblers, bins, and vermicomposting with worms. Common issues that can arise during composting are addressed, such as odor and lack of heating. The document aims to teach people how to successfully compost organic matter into nutrient-rich soil amendment.
2023-06-27 Composting at Home 101 without voucher link.pptxEllen Book
The document provides information about an upcoming composting workshop. It includes details such as the date, time, and location of the workshop as well as contact information for the presenter. The summary also mentions that attendees can receive a free composter by completing an evaluation at the end of the workshop.
The document provides information about an upcoming composting workshop presented by Ellen Book, a Master Gardener from UF/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade County. The workshop will cover topics such as types of composting methods, materials that can be composted, managing a compost pile, and using finished compost. A question and answer session will be held after the presentation. A link is provided to access the slide presentation for the workshop.
The document provides information about composting from a presentation given by Ellen Book, a master gardener. It discusses various types of composting like hot composting, vermicomposting, and different methods. It also addresses common questions about composting processes, materials used, and troubleshooting problems. The presentation aims to educate people on the basics of composting and turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments.
The document provides information about an upcoming composting lecture to be given by Ellen Book. It includes details about obtaining a free composter voucher available at the end of the lecture, links to sign up for the lecture and view the presentation slides. The document outlines topics to be covered in the lecture including different composting methods, ingredients for an effective compost pile, and common issues that can arise. It encourages participants to fill out an evaluation at the end of the lecture to receive a voucher for a free composting bin.
This document contains information from a presentation on composting 101 given by Ellen Book, a UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener. The presentation includes information on the types of materials that can be composted, how to build a compost pile, tips for successful composting like maintaining proper moisture levels and aeration, and when compost is finished. It also provides a link to access a slide presentation with additional composting information and announces that an evaluation must be completed to receive a voucher for a free compost bin.
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The document provides information about an upcoming composting workshop presented by Ellen Book, a Master Gardener from UF/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade County. The workshop will cover topics such as types of composting methods, materials that can be composted, managing a compost pile, and using finished compost. A question and answer session will be held after the presentation. A link is provided to access the slide presentation for the workshop.
The document provides information about composting from a presentation given by Ellen Book, a master gardener. It discusses various types of composting like hot composting, vermicomposting, and different methods. It also addresses common questions about composting processes, materials used, and troubleshooting problems. The presentation aims to educate people on the basics of composting and turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments.
The document provides information about an upcoming composting lecture to be given by Ellen Book. It includes details about obtaining a free composter voucher available at the end of the lecture, links to sign up for the lecture and view the presentation slides. The document outlines topics to be covered in the lecture including different composting methods, ingredients for an effective compost pile, and common issues that can arise. It encourages participants to fill out an evaluation at the end of the lecture to receive a voucher for a free composting bin.
This document contains information from a presentation on composting 101 given by Ellen Book, a UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener. The presentation includes information on the types of materials that can be composted, how to build a compost pile, tips for successful composting like maintaining proper moisture levels and aeration, and when compost is finished. It also provides a link to access a slide presentation with additional composting information and announces that an evaluation must be completed to receive a voucher for a free compost bin.
This document provides information about composting. It begins with an introduction from Ellen Book, a Master Gardener from UF/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade County. The document then discusses various types of composting methods, including vermicomposting with worms. It emphasizes that composting breaks down organic matter into a nutrient-rich material to benefit soil and plant health. The document concludes with a quiz on composting best practices.
2023-07-29 Composting at Home 101 with NO voucher link.pptxEllen Book
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This document provides information from a presentation on composting 101 given by Ellen Book, a UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener. The presentation discusses the basics of composting, including:
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- Materials that are suitable for composting like food scraps, leaves, and manure.
- The importance of balancing greens (nitrogen sources) and browns (carbon sources) for effective decomposition.
- Tips for maintaining a compost pile such as proper size, aeration, and moisture level.
This document provides information about a composting presentation given by Ellen Book from the University of Florida's Extension program in Miami-Dade County. The presentation covered the basics of composting, including different types of composting methods and best practices. It also included a composting quiz for participants. The presentation encouraged participants to fill out an evaluation at the end to receive a voucher that would be accepted starting on June 2nd.
The document provides information about an upcoming composting presentation by Ellen Book, a Master Gardener. It includes the date, time and link for the virtual presentation. It also mentions that after the lecture there will be a Q&A session in the chat box. It provides a link for attendees to fill out an evaluation and get a voucher for compost bins.
2023-02-25 Composting at Home 101 with link at KL.pptxEllen Book
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2023-05-27 Composting at Home 101 without voucher link.pptxEllen Book
The document provides information about an upcoming composting workshop. It begins with an introduction from Ellen Book, the presenter. It then provides details about the presentation, including the link to view slides and information about a question and answer session. Key points that will be covered include the basics of composting, types of composting methods, and a composting demonstration. A voucher for a free composter will be provided to attendees who complete an evaluation after the workshop.
2023-05-27 Composting at Home 101 without voucher link.pptxEllen Book
The presentation provided information about composting and upcoming library programs. It began with an introduction to composting, including the types of materials that can be composted and tips for maintaining the proper ratios of greens to browns. Upcoming workshops on topics like building rain barrels and creating rain gardens were announced. Information was also provided on vermicomposting with red wiggler worms and evaluating whether compost is finished. The presentation concluded by providing a link to additional composting resources and information on obtaining a free composter.
This document contains information from a presentation on composting 101 given by Ellen Book, a master gardener from the University of Florida's extension program in Miami-Dade County. It includes slides on the types of materials that can be composted, how to build a successful compost pile with the proper ratios of greens to browns, the composting process, and different methods of composting like using a tumbler bin or vermicomposting with worms. It also provides resources for more information on composting and a quiz to test the reader's knowledge.
2023-03-25 Composting at Home 101 without link to voucher.pptxEllen Book
The document provides information about an upcoming composting lecture including:
1) The lecture on composting 101 will be presented by Ellen Book, a UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener.
2) Attendees can get a voucher for a free composter by attending the lecture and completing an evaluation.
3) The presentation slides can be accessed at the provided TinyURL link and the chat box will open after the lecture for questions.
This document provides information about an online composting workshop presented by Ellen Book, a Master Gardener from the University of Florida's Extension program in Miami-Dade County. The workshop covers the basics of composting, including the types of materials that can be composted, how to build a compost pile, the functions of microorganisms in the composting process, and vermicomposting with worms. The document includes slides with images, diagrams, and short descriptions to illustrate the presenter's key points. The presentation aims to teach participants how to successfully compost organic matter to produce nutrient-rich soil.
This document provides information on composting, including different types of composting methods, materials needed for composting, the composting process, and answers to common questions about composting. It discusses pile, trench, sheet, and tumbler composting. The essential materials for composting are greens (nitrogen) such as food scraps and browns (carbon) such as leaves and wood chips. Maintaining the proper ratio of carbon to nitrogen is important. The document also addresses common issues like odor, pests, and moisture levels. It notes that the finished compost is dark, crumbly, and smells like soil.
The presentation provides information about composting programs and services offered by the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS). It discusses different types of composting including vermicomposting with worms. The presentation promotes composting as a way to create nutrient-rich soil and concludes with a composting quiz.
This document provides information on different types of composting including tumbler bin composting, sheet composting, trench composting, cold bin composting, and bokashi bucket composting. It discusses key components of the composting process including greens (nitrogen sources) and browns (carbon sources) as well as the stages of composting as pile temperatures change. Tips are provided such as turning the compost regularly to aerate it and ensuring the proper carbon to nitrogen ratio. Common composting questions are answered through a quiz covering topics like odor, pests, time to finish composting, and more.
This document provides information on composting, including different types of composting methods, ratios of greens to browns, and tips for successful composting. It discusses pile aeration, moisture levels, and gives answers to a 20 question composting quiz. The document encourages composting to create nutrient-rich soil and provides upcoming master gardener event details.
The document is a presentation on composting by Ellen Book, a Master Gardener with UF/IFAS Extension in Miami-Dade County. It begins with an introduction to composting and covers various topics like the types of materials that can be composted, how to build a successful compost pile, different composting methods, and common issues in composting. The presentation includes slides and links to additional resources on composting best practices. At the end, there is a short quiz to test knowledge of composting fundamentals.
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Rock crushing is a process used in construction, mining, and aggregate assiduity. As the
name suggests, it involves breaking down gemstones into fine, small pieces. The process
generally involves several major pieces of the outfit. A haul loads the clincher with the large
pieces of the gemstone. The clincher cannot crush boulder-sized monuments.
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The document provides information about home composting, including what materials can be composted, how to build and maintain a compost pile or bin, and the benefits of composting. Key points include:
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- To build a compost pile, layer brown and green materials with moisture and turn periodically for aeration. Insulation over winter keeps the pile active.
- Composting recycles nutrients and returns them to soil, improving plant growth while reducing landfill waste. The process is aided by microorganisms and works best with the right carbon-nitrogen balance and
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2022-10-08 SolarPunk Scarves from Kitchen Scraps.pptxEllen Book
The document provides information about upcoming library programs and services including storytimes, book clubs, painting sessions, gardening workshops, and composting tutorials. Details are given about dates, times, locations, and how to register for the various events being offered at the library.
The document provides information about upcoming programs and services at the Pinecrest Branch Library, including details about the library card options, check out periods for different materials, volunteer opportunities to make mats for the homeless, and a regular schedule of events like storytimes, a book club, painting sessions, and visits from a therapy dog. Contact information is provided for the branch manager and links to the library website for more details.
2022-09-22 Apple Cake Centerpiece by Chef Chany.pptxEllen Book
This document provides information about upcoming programs and services at the Pinecrest Branch Library, including restorative yoga classes on Tuesdays at 6pm, various art programs, historical research and genealogy society meetings, language learning courses starting September 12th, and a book club meeting the first Thursday of each month at 6pm. It also mentions an upcoming presentation about a love story on October 20th and includes a QR link to the powerpoint.
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54. COMPOSTING
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Ellen Book,
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at the end of the
program for a voucher
80-gallon capacity
Size:
32” diameter X 32” tall
82. Sheet Composting Top-dressing on
the soil surface like a garden lasagna
right onto a future growing space.
Trench Composting - composting
directly in the soil
Cold Bin Composting Fill your
compost bin halfway with browns and
bury kitchen scraps
Bokashi Bucket anaerobic bacteria
(grass-like inoculated bran, rice, dried
leaves sprinkled over scraps). 10
days to ferment & “pickle” waste,
forming an acidic organic matter that
must be dug into the soil or added to
a compost pile.
TYPES OF COMPOSTING
101. “The secret world beneath our feet is mind-blowing –
and the key to our planet’s future : Don’t dismiss soil:
its unknowable wonders could ensure the survival of our
species”
by George Monbiot in The Guardian, 5/7/2022
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102.
103.
104.
105.
106.
107. AS PILE TEMPERATURES &
TIME IS NEEDED FOR VARIOUS
MICROORGANISMS TO COLONIZE
108. Left: (1 year old) Last year’s material all garden stuff, grass & leaves,
kitchen: banana peels veg. trimmings from the pile’s top.
Middle: (2 years old) bottom of this year’s pile put into bags
Right: (3 years old) Finished product from the bags to be used in the
garden & greenhouse this year
GUESS WHERE THIS
COMPOST WAS MADE?
125. Vermi-Composting Definitions
• Vermiculture – Work farming process of
culturing worms to decompose organic food
waste, turning it into nutrient rich material
• Casting – Worm waste, digested food
• Omnivores – Animals that eat plants and
animals
• Hermaphrodites – Animals with male and
female sex organs.
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127. Contains
• 5Xs the available nitrogen
• 7Xs the available potash
• 50% more calcium
than 6” of good top soil
• Water soluble nutrient immediately available for
plant intake.
Will not burn root system
unlike fresh raw manures
Red Wigglers
UF/IFAS
130. 1) I'm having problems with
my compost system and I'm not
sure of the cause. What should
I do first?
a. Add water
b. Add browns/carbon rich
material
c. Turn the compost
131. 1) I'm having problems with
my compost system and I'm not
sure of the cause. What should
I do first?
a. Add water
b. Add browns/carbon rich
material
c. Turn the compost
132. 2) My compost smells bad and
I turned it yesterday. What can I
do?
a. Add bulky browns/carbon-rich
material
b. Add greens/nitrogen-rich
material
c. Add water
133. 2) My compost smells bad and
I turned it yesterday. What can I
do?
a. Add bulky browns/carbon-rich
material
b. Add greens/nitrogen-rich
material
c. Add water
134. 3) My pile won't heat up, but I have
the proper volume of material
(approximately 1 cubic yard), enough
oxygen (aeration), and a good balance
of carbon to nitrogen (approximately
30:1). What can I do?
a. Add lime
b. Add moisture
c. Add potting soil
d. Add clean wood ash
e. All of the above
135. 3) My pile won't heat up, but I have
the proper volume of material
(approximately 1 cubic yard),
enough oxygen (aeration), and a
good balance of carbon to
nitrogen (approximately 30:1).
What can I do?
b. Add moisture
136. 4) What can I do about flies in my
compost?
a. Spray with pesticide
b. Create a separate pile for kitchen
scraps
c. No need to act
137. 4) What can I do about flies in
my compost?
a. Spray with pesticide
b. Create a separate pile for
kitchen scraps
c. No need to act
138. 5) How can I compost in my
high-rise condominium or
apartment?
a. With a compost bin
b. With worms
c. With the in-sink disposal
139. 5) How can I compost in my
high-rise condominium or
apartment?
a. With a compost bin
b. With worms
c. With the in-sink disposal
140. 6) What is the optimal size of a
composting system?
a. The bigger, the better
b. Long and narrow
c. About 3 feet high by 3 feet long
by 3 feet wide
141. 6) What is the optimal size of a
composting system?
a. The bigger, the better
b. Long and narrow
c. About 3 feet high by 3 feet long
by 3 feet wide
142. 7) What can be used as a catalyst or
inoculant to get my compost pile
started?
a. Finished compost
b. Large pieces left over from screening
compost
c. Small amount of organic top soil from
the yard
d. Commercially prepared inoculant
e. All of the above
143. 7) What can be used as a catalyst or
inoculant to get my compost pile
started?
a. Finished compost
b. Large pieces left over from screening
compost
c. Small amount of organic top soil from
the yard
d. Commercially prepared inoculant
e. All of the above
144. 8) How do I get rid of fire ants
in my compost pile?
a. Leave the pile alone
b. Water and turn the pile
c. Spray the pile with pesticide
145. 8) How do I get rid of fire ants
in my compost pile?
a. Leave the pile alone
b. Water and turn the pile
c. Spray the pile with pesticide
146. 9) When is the compost
finished?
a. After 6-8 weeks
b. When the compost appears dark,
crumbly, and looks and smells like
soil
c. When the pile temperature
exceeds 131 degrees F
147. 9) When is the compost
finished?
a. After 6-8 weeks
b. When the compost appears dark,
crumbly, and looks and smells like
soil
c. When the pile temperature
exceeds 131 degrees F
148. 10) What determines how long it takes for
organic material to become useful
compost?
a. Size of materials place into composting
system
b. Carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio of materials
place into composting system
c. Level of management/attention paid to the
composting process
d. Intended use for finished compost
e. All of the above
149. 10) What determines how long it takes for
organic material to become useful
compost?
a. Size of materials place into composting
system
b. Carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio of materials
place into composting system
c. Level of management/attention paid to the
composting process
d. Intended use for finished compost
e. All of the above
150. 11) Must I cover the compost bin?
a. Yes
b. No
151. 11) Must I cover the compost bin?
a. Yes
b. No
152. 12) What items may harm my worms if
added to my vermi-composting system?
a. Alcohol or vinegar
b. Coffee grinds
c. Oranges or other citrus
d. All of the above
153. 12) What items may harm my worms if
added to my vermi-composting system?
a. Alcohol or vinegar
b. Coffee grinds
c. Oranges or other citrus
d. All of the above
154. 13) It I can't compost it, what can I do with
it?
a. Reduce
b. Reuse
c. Recycle
d. All of the above
155. 13) It I can't compost it, what can I do with
it?
a. Reduce
b. Reuse
c. Recycle
d. All of the above
156. 14) Must I use a manufactured composting
bin?
a. Yes
b. No
157. 14) Must I use a manufactured composting
bin?
a. Yes
b. No
158. 15) What is the lowest-cost backyard
composting system?
a. Pile, trench, and sheet composting
b. Manufactured bins
c. Self-made bins
159. 15) What is the lowest-cost backyard
composting system?
a. Pile, trench, and sheet composting
b. Manufactured bins
c. Self-made bins
160. 16) What best accelerates the
decomposition of oak leaves?
a. Water the pile
b. Turn the pile twice a week
c. Shred leaves before adding to the compost
d. All of the above
161. 16) What best accelerates the
decomposition of oak leaves?
a. Water the pile
b. Turn the pile twice a week
c. Shred leaves before adding to the compost
d. All of the above
162. 17) How can I accelerate the compost
decomposition process?
a. Active management of the compost system
b. Building a bigger pile
c. Adding a compost starter/inoculant/catalyst
d. None of the above
163. 17) How can I accelerate the compost
decomposition process?
a. Active management of the compost system
b. Building a bigger pile
c. Adding a compost starter/inoculant/catalyst
d. None of the above
164. 18) How much time does it take to make
compost?
a. One hour per day
b. One hour per week
c. One hour per month
d. As little or as much time as I want
165. 18) How much time does it take to make
compost?
a. One hour per day
b. One hour per week
c. One hour per month
d. As little or as much time as I want
166. 19) Hot composting and vermi-composting
are compatible?
a. True
b. False
167. 19) Hot composting and vermi-composting
are compatible?
a. True
b. False
168. 20) How does composting affect soil pH?
a. Makes soils more acidic
b. Makes soils more basic
c. Has a buffering effect
169. 20) How does composting affect soil pH?
a. Makes soils more acidic
b. Makes soils more basic
c. Has a buffering effect
174. Evaluation
& Voucher
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Vouchers will be accepted
When supply arrives…
The link will be up until
Monday at 8:00am.
Vasquez,Laura A
lavasquez@ufl.edu
Urban Horticulture Agent and
Master Gardener Coordinator
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