Shredding & Composting
The Garden Operations Committee asks gardeners to take their compostable garden material to the northwest corner of the community garden in Section H11 (between the planted potatoes and the orchard).
As the material stock piled in the northern section of H11 is shredded this season, compost bins will be re-introduced to their previous locations and filled with shredded organic debris. The bins will be covered and secured to discourage non-shredded materials from being added to allow time for the material to decompose. Each year the cycle will begin again.
Amendment to the 2010 YARA-GRCG Garden Guidelines
- New organic material collected from your gardens during the growing season must now be taken to the designated area in the northwest corner in Section H11 for shredding.
- Materials not acceptable (ie. weeds and grassy weeds, diseased plants, and garbage) for composting must be removed from YARA-GRCG. Until further notice, please do not bring leaves and grass clippings from home to add to the pile. However, gardeners are encouraged to bring grass clippings to add to their gardens.
- Plants with larger roots including corn, sunflower, and cabbage must have the roots removed prior to drop off at the designated composting areas. It will be determined this season whether these plants with large stocks and roots can be shredded.
As Grow Regina continues to gain knowledge and experience regarding management of our large compost pile, the composting guidelines will continue to be revised.
Thank you for your cooperation with these composting guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone or email.