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Let's talk about composting.

Published 21 days ago • 1 min read
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Are you ready?

My sweet mother recommended more discussions about in my email newsletters so let's do it!

I love talking about composting.

Using something that would otherwise go to the landfill to turn back into soil, amazing.

What you need to remember about the process is to have more browns (carbon) than greens (nitrogen).

What are sources of carbon?

💚shredded paper
💚toilet paper and paper towel tubes
💚wood chips
💚dried leaves
💚newspaper
💚cardboard
💚eggshells

What are sources of nitrogen?

💚vegetable + fruit scraps
💚fresh grass clippings
💚chicken manure
💚coffee grounds
💚old bread
💚meat + dairy (depending on your setup)

Hopefully this helps give you a good idea of what to incorporate into your compost for a healthy balance.

The most important thing to remember is more browns (carbon) than greens (nitrogen). Typically, I aim for a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio.

Next week I'll share more about my specific setup but send me any questions you have about composting in the meantime!

Or if you'd like to hear about something entirely different from me, let me know that too. 😊

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If you're looking for a tangible way to begin implementing a more sustainable and intentional lifestyle, check out The Sustainable Shift. It's designed to implement one task a day over 30 days to help you reduce, reuse and recycle more in your everyday life.

See you next week!

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Go for a daily walk. Aim for 10 minutes a day.

Since working full time and receiving an hour lunch break, I've started taking part of the hour to go for a short walk around the town. It's been such a blessing to get out of the office, allow my food to digest and break up the day with some fresh air.
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The Holmestead Series

Kaila Marge Holmes

I help busy women who crave a self-sufficient, sustainable life through modern homesteading—without a huge farm. Here we discuss things we're learning, growing in the garden and baking in the kitchen. This is the Holmestead Series!

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