NYC master composter project
NYC master composter project, includes a link to their 141-page master composter manual
They’ve got a rigorous training plan:
To become a master composter requires 18-23 hours of classroom instruction, two field trips, plus 15 hours of supervised community training, and 15 hours of independent projects/community service.
They also have pages on compost science, so I now know that isopoda aka slaters or woodlice are called sow bugs. Why am I so interested in slaters? Probably because my first compost bin turned into a restaurant for slaters. Here’s some pictures of isopoda / slaters / woodlice / …
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I have a couple of composting queries! Please help/ advise:
Is it OK to compost wood chip cat litter that’s had the solid matter removed?
Does anyone have an opinion on fungus (mushrooms) in the compost bin? Is it good to have it and are there any types of fungus to look out for that are not good?!
Thanks, Kathleen
Kathleen
May 21, 2009 at 2:21 pm