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Gardeners can create compost pile with kitchen and yard waste
Grass clippings, dead leaves and apple cores full of nutrients for soil
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Hall County Master Gardener Russ England checks the compost bin Thursday morning at Gardens on Green. The Hall County master gardeners program works with Hall County schools to teach second-graders about life cycles using the compost bin.
Composting is a popular tool used by many gardeners to improve soil integrity and the quality and quantity of their plants. “It adds texture and nutrients to soil and helps it retain moisture during dry periods,” said Russ England, a master gardener who manages the compost bin for Gardens on Green. England, in fact, conducts a weekly compost lesson as part of the Hall County School Systems curriculum “Lifecycles: Knowing what to grow and eat” to second-graders.