After an hour or so of discussing what compost is, why to compost, what can compost and how to compost the real fun began.
Crews split off to perform tasks all across the campus garden. One crew collected and chopped fresh vegetative matter.
Another crew transported compost feedstock materials to their final resting places.
Yet another crew excavated several raised beds to be rejuvenated.
Once excavated a layer of hay was put down.
Then a layer of vegetative waste, food wastes and started compost was placed on top.
Followed by a layer of soil, a layer of hay, a layer of soil and a layer of hay to cap the bed off. The layers were watered to ensure the even distribution of moisture.
The beds were piled well over capacity to compensate for settling of materials. By next spring these beds should be in prime condition to pump out some produce.
Thanks to everyone who made it out, you did a great job!
