Composting 101: Everything you need to know to get started
Description
In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we dive into the science behind composting with two University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts — what composting is, why it matters and how you can start doing it right at home. Whether you’re new to composting or looking to improve your bin game, this episode breaks down the basics, offers beginner-friendly tips and shares the real-life benefits of turning your food scraps into nutrient-rich soil. Plus, learn how composting can save you money and help the planet, one banana peel at a time.
Resources:
- Find your UGA Cooperative Extension office
- Composting and mulching (UGA Extension publication)
- Composting: Recycling Landscape Trimmings (UGA Extension publication)
- Composting with UGArden
Content from CAES:
- Should you be composting?
- Spring is a perfect time to start composting
- Quick intro to vermicomposting (Instagram Reel)
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Produced by Jordan Powers and Emily Cabrera
Edited by Jordan Powers
Music and sound effects by Mason McClintock, an Athens-based singer, songwriter and storyteller who creates innovative soul-pop music that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Hailing from small-town Southeast Georgia, Mason's influences range from the purest pop to the most powerful gospel. Mason is a former Georgia 4-H'er and University of Georgia graduate! Listen to his music on Spotify.
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