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NEWS photo Paul McGrath

THE 6th St. Agnes Seymour Sccut Troop recently observed wildlife at the
Mapiewood Flats as part of the “Adopt a Shoreline” environmental project.

ONCE compost is ready to
- use it can be sprinkled on the
lawn, spread over the garden
to top dress. planis or made
into.compost tea. :

Compost’ tea is easy to.

make. Tie-a litre of compost
in a cloth bag.’ Soak the bag
overnight in a garbage can
’ full of water. After the, bag
. has:“steeped,” the “compost
_itea” will provide a nutrient-
/” tich drink ‘for your plants.

. — Source: GVRD

‘Redent-resistant
composting tips

IT’S important to compost in a rodent-resistant bin. Compost
piles may provide food and shelter for unwanted rodents.

Use an enclosed container with openings no larger than 1.3
‘em (4% inch), a secure lid and a base that allows drainage.

Existing home compost bins can be modified by totally lin-
ing them with hardware cloth.

Construction plans for a rodent-resistant compost bins are
available by calling the GVRD at 436-6800.

Composting is the biological decomposition or breakdown
of organic material.’

— Source: GVRD

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