How to Compost at Home with Ease

Composting might seem intimidating, but it’s one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do for your garden—and the planet. Whether you have a backyard bin or just a bucket under the sink, you can turn food waste into black gold.

Getting started with composting:

• Balance your greens and browns: Mix nitrogen-rich greens (like veggie scraps, coffee grounds) with carbon-rich browns (like dry leaves, shredded newspaper).

• Keep it moist: Think "wrung-out sponge" level of moisture. Too wet? Add more browns. Too dry? Add more greens.

• Turn it weekly: Stirring the pile adds oxygen, which helps break materials down faster.

• Be patient: In a few weeks to a few months, you’ll have earthy, nutrient-rich compost ready to enrich your garden.

Stop by Richfield Farms for compost bins, tips, and advice to get your pile started!