Stacy (my go-to-girl about all things gardening) tipped me off on cheap compost bins available through Metro’s Omohundro Center. Earth Machines, which retail for $85.50, are offered there for $40! I figured now's as good a time as any to learn how to compost. If you want to dive right in too, you can read more about composting here or here.
Why Composting is a Good Thing:
1) Less gov't money (our money) for trash hauling & landfill maintenance. More money for better uses.
2) Better on the environment as less goes in the landfill.
3) More environmentally friendly for your plants, and a fantastic soil enhancer.
4) Cheaper than buying fertilizer
Omohundro Center also takes residential trash, furniture, furniture, mattresses, tires, etc. plus all the regular recyclables! Another good gov't service - Bordeaux Mulch Facility offers cheap mulch.
ps. Still need cat advice...see below. Lance is prepared to do bad things to the cats if I don't find a good solution.
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about the cats.. if they are strays, you can get a humane trap at Petco, or another pet store and catch the cats. Once you have them, call animal control and they'll come pick them up, or you can bring them in. The sooner the better because stray cats have LOTS of kittens!
thanks for this post, Carrie! i have a deep desire to begin composting, especially after i saw it done on the Martha Stewart Show. However, hers seemed a little complex...imagine that :). we may look into the compost bin.
MASTER COMPOSTER CLASS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Metro Beautification & Environment Commission, a division of Metro Public Works is offering the Master Composter Class this fall! The cost is $35, which covers the cost of the class materials.
Class meets on six THURSDAY evenings: 5:30 – 7:30 pm, September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11
Note: Attendance at 5 of the 6 classes is required to receive the Master Composter Certificate.
Registration is limited to 20 people!
More about the class:
Beginning and experienced composters, gardeners and those interested in conserving natural resources, reducing household waste and improving the soil will enjoy this informative certification class.
Why become a Master Composter? Composting is an important part of gardening and backyard conservation, but that’s not all. Approximately 28 percent of residential waste is organic material and all of this waste can be diverted from the waste stream. With backyard composting, Americans can save millions of dollars a year.
The Master Composter Class covers home composting methods, soil and composting science, household hazardous waste reduction through composting, and organic gardening and odd composting from around the world.
For more information, contact Julie Berbiglia at Julie.berbiglia@nashville.gov or call 880-2419.
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