Derwood Demonstration Garden would not be what it is without our dedicated team from Compost Central.In our Compost Production Area, most of the organic material from the garden is "recycled" back into the garden by composting. We use a "Hot" composting method, stockpiling "browns"/carbon, such as leaves, and then we collect "greens"/nitrogen organic material from the garden, which we then mix these ingredients together using a 3:1 ratio, and we add water and turn the material to create a rich soil amendment that is teaming with life. . We use our compost to build the health of our soil and to replenish nutrients.
Good Resources: Weed booklet by Derwood Demonstration Garden Volunteers "Compost is Easy!" handout