Composting is easy! Just find a place, throw together yard and kitchen waste and mix it up every once in a while. Here's the recipe:

1. Buy or build a bin, or decide to just make a pile of your waste. Some things to consider: what size bin, whether you want it enclosed or not and how much do you want to spend.

2. Pick a location. Your compost should be out of direct hot sun so it does not dry out. Consider convenience of location (such as close to the source of waste), a water source and the place that finished compost will be used.

3. Layer green and brown materials alternately. If you have woody materials, place them on the bottom - they will aid in aeration. Water the layers as you go. Be sure to add enough materials. If your pile is too small it won't heat up as easily.

4. Mix the materials together.

5. Let it sit, but keep moist like a damp sponge. Continue to add materials as you create them and turn the pile on occasion so that it is well aerated.

6. Your compost is done when it looks like dark soil and no longer heats up.

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