Composting

Video versions of Cary's Corner are available below and may take a few minutes to download.   Having trouble? Visit Apple to download a free QuickTime player, or Microsoft to download a free Windows Media Player.

Play QuickTime 3Mb   Play Windows Media Player 2.7Mb

When the time comes to take up your garden for the winter, many people make the mistake of removing all the old plants and throwing them out. This can be a costly mistake for your soil. The soil needs to be replenished with nutrients because as plants grow, they draw from these nutrients and produce a vibrant garden. One simple way of replenishing the soil is to "churn" the plants back into the ground. The invertebrates, or worms, will compost the material that you've added and replenish your garden with the rich nutrients needed to grow strong, healthy plants.