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HOLLAND — For this week’s Holland in Photos, I grabbed my gardening gloves and joined others to learn about composting.
As part of the De Tuin Klas, or “Garden Class,” at Windmill Island Gardens, a presentation called “Scraps to Soil” saw a master gardener from the MSU Extension showcase how everyday scraps can be turned into soil.
Holland’s Ken Freestone broke the process down step-by-step, showing how a mix of “greens” like food scraps and “browns” like leaves or cardboard work together to create compost. By layering the materials, adding a bit of moisture and turning the pile every few weeks, he said, the process can happen naturally over time.
His biggest tip was to keep it simple. With the right balance of materials, airflow and moisture, composting doesn’t require expensive tools or perfect conditions. For those just getting started, he encouraged participants to start small, stay consistent and let the process work.
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This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Windmill Island Gardens hosts class on turning scraps into soil
Reporting by Adam Vander Kooy, Holland Sentinel / The Holland Sentinel
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