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Composting
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Adventures of Herman 
 The story of the evolution of Eisenia fetida and how it came to North America, aimed at elementary school children. Also included is anatomy and the "family tree" for annelids, tracing their lineage from kingdom through genus and species. Information is also provided for making a bin for them to live in, the food they require, and other facts about this invertebrate. There are games, puzzles, and additional activities. The user is able to ask questions about worms as well as read past answers or join a chat room about them. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/worms/ Topics: Animals, Gardening, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Composting for Kids
This slide show tells in words and pictures how to set up compost areas, what to put in them, and how to use the compost in the garden. Bin, trench, and pocket composting are included. Designed for children but a good basic guide for anyone starting a compost heap. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/sustainable/slidesets/kidscompost/cover.html Topics: Gardening, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Mar 27, 2004 Composting With Red Wiggler Worms
How to keep compost bins, both inside and outside, in which worms do the work. The information "is based on the experiences of a network of worm composters linked to City Farmer, Vancouver, and the excellent and practical book: Worms Eat My Garbage by Mary Appelhof." Also links to related sites about composting and about worms. City Farmer, "Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture," is a nonprofit organization. http://www.cityfarmer.org/wormcomp61.html Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Gardening Last updated Apr 16, 2005 Cornell Composting
This site features technical information on large-scale and home composting, including the chemistry and physics of composting, moisture and carbon content, odor management, and more. Also features resources for students and teachers. Maintained by the Cornell Waste Management Institute. http://compost.css.cornell.edu/Composting_Homepage.html Topics: Gardening Last updated Feb 17, 2005 Organic Materials Management: Home Gardening
This site provides ideas for reducing gardening waste. Topics covered include grasscycling (leaving clippings on the lawn when mowing), xeriscaping ("landscaping with slow-growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard trimmings"), composting, erosion control, and purchasing recycled gardening and landscaping products. From the California Integrated Waste Management Board. http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Organics/Gardening/ Topics: Environment, Gardening, Plants, Plants by Name, Technology Last updated Mar 8, 2005 Whatcom County Extension: Composting Information
This Web site describes the benefits of composting, types (such as worm composting) and uses of compost, and the Master Composter program, compost sources, and other resources in Whatcom County, Washington state. Also includes downloadable publications and related links. From Washington State University, Whatcom County Extension. http://www.whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Gardening Last updated Mar 21, 2005 |
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