Active decomposition of the compost pile will require the proper ratio of ... and include items such as grass clippings, fruit and vegetable wastes, and plant trimmings. Brown materials such ...

These are rich in nitrogen and provide moisture to the compost pile. Examples include kitchen scraps (fruit and vegetable ...

Jillian Patrie | University of Minnesota Yard and Garden Extension ...

Anything with sesame is his all-time favorite food this week. Not everything can be added to a compost pile. Composting requires a delicate balance of dry brown material and wet, nutrient-rich green.