Green Daily

Ask any gardener or read any gardening forum on the Web and you know composting is key to a successful garden. It also diverts a whole lot of kitchen and lawn waste from landfills. So it had to be part of our Neighborhood Garden Project.

Jennifer bought a conventional composter for under $100, while Lauren opted for what I believe is the most expensive option available that churns out usable compost in two weeks. I plan to make my own barrel style with a trash can and PVC pipe. Meanwhile, I'm dumping my kitchen scraps into Jenn's bin and hoarding yard waste to contribute.

Turns out, we got started a little late on composting in order to produce all we'll need. We plan to supplement our homemade garden gold with bags bought from a local delivery service, nursery or home and garden center. But it's worth the expense because it's a crucial element to giving our seedlings their best chance at success.

Tomorrow: read about selecting crops.