Homemade Composter

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2011/11/25

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The key to a healthy garden is good soil, and good soil is full of nutrients and organic matter. The best way to improve your soil is to add compost. You can buy compost or make it yourself in a store-bought or homemade composter.

Materials

Large plastic garbage can with lid
Utility knife
Hammer
Nail

Directions

Cut the bottom out of the garbage can with a utility knife.
Help your child use a hammer and nail to punch holes about eight inches apart in three parallel circles around the top, middle, and bottom of the can.