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Backyard Composting
The document discusses composting methods at Urban Harvest, the educational gardening program of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. It describes how Urban Harvest composts in large outdoor bins and demonstration bins on its 4-acre farm. The composting process relies on different types of bacteria and microorganisms at different temperature ranges to break down organic materials into quality compost over 1-3 months. Urban Harvest teaches homeowners how to properly compost using a mix of greens, browns, and other additions while maintaining moisture and airflow. The finished compost is sifted into different sizes and used for potting mixes or as mulch.
Backyard Composting
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- 4. The Educational Gardening Program ofthe Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
- 5. 4 acre farmon-site at Food Bank
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- 14. 12 compost bins:6’ x 6’ x 4’
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- 44. What’s actually happening? Mesophilic Bacteria Psychrophilic Bacteria Thermophilic Bacteria +Fungi & Actinomycetes 55°- 70° 70°- 100° 113°- 160°
- 45. What’s actually happening? Mesophilic Bacteria Psychrophilic Bacteria Thermophilic Bacteria +Fungi & Actinomycetes + Fungi, Actinomycetes, & Macroorganisms 55°- 70° 70°- 100° 113°- 160°
- 47. Using a goodmix of ingredients
- 48. GREENS • Fruit andvegetable scraps • Grass clippings • Coffee grounds • Tea bags • Living plant waste • Manure
- 49. BROWNS • Dead leaves •Wood chips • Straw • Sawdust • Cardboard • Pine needles • Paper bags • Newspaper • Shredded office paper
- 50. OTHER ADDITIONS • Soil • Compost •Egg shells • Wood ash • Alfalfa meal • Molasses • Amendments
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- 82. For more information,contact: Mason Weaver Urban Harvest Director Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma mweaver@regionalfoodbank.org