Compost is `caviar' of organic matter

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: February 17, 1989 | Copyright information

Compost, or recycled organic matter, has been a winning ingredient with successful and serious gardeners for many years.

Composting has gained more attention recently as a solution to environmental issues concerning landfill-space limitations and as a part of the broad-scale recycling effort of many common materials.

Compost is often described as the caviar of organic matter. It is the "cure-all" soil additive that has many benefits in the garden. It's important to note, ...

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