Show number: 1416 Air Date: March 8th, 2001 Guest: Ron Branch Topic: Making Compost Guest's e-mail: unavailable

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Guest Ron Branch, a Douglas County Master Gardener, dropped by the Prairie Yard and Garden porch to talk compost with host Sue Gooch. They discussed the purpose of composting, what kind of materials to put in compost, and proper maintenance of a compost pile. Ron also brought samples from his own composts, including those from grass and leaf clippings, wood chips, and a finished mulch.

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More information on Composting can be found at the following web sites:

http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/components/3296-01.html

http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG5553.html

http://www.extension.umn.edu/info-u/plants/BG279.html

http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG3899.html

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