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Composting In the Mountains Tuesday, March 19  @ 6:30 pm Gilpin County Exhibit Barn  (230 Norton Dr.)   Tips to help you compost - create usable compost, reduce material to landfill, and deal with wildlife. Registration encouraged: 303-582-9106 extension@gilpincounty.org Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.   If you have a disability for which you seek an accommodation, please notify Gilpin Extension before the event.   Contact us for information about financial assistance. Colorado State University Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating.        

Compost : to rot your unused organic material in a way that it can be used as a compliment and amendment to existing soil.  Composting in rural Colorado - a region robust with wildlife and challenged by severe weather- can be tricky, but it can be done. And it should be. Composting is a very important factor in the sustainability of our existence as it both reduces our waste (and impact on the environment) and improves our depleted soil (improving our environment). The how is the challenge, but it’s easier than you might think. Compost is a natural process of organic decomposition, and if done right, will not attract wildlife or pests, will not be affected by weather, and will provide you with an amazing, free amendment for your soil.  Items you will need: A bin – can be purchased or home-made, but should be no bigger than one cubic yard. A starter pile – should include 2 parts woody or brown material (dried leaves, sticks, straw, etc) and one part organic or green material ...