Composting Made Easy

A chart showing items that are good for composting, including coffee grounds, tea bags and vegetable waste.

♻️ Ready to turn food scraps into garden gold? In this episode of Year-Round Gardening, we’re diving into composting—the ultimate eco-friendly way to reduce waste and supercharge your soil! 🌱💪

Learn how composting boosts plant health, cuts landfill waste, and creates nutrient-rich soil. Plus, we’ll break down what to add (and what to skip) in your compost pile.

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