NEP-233: Growing Your Own: Composting

Daniel Bowen, Rick Durham, Erika Olsen, Rachel Rudolph | Nov. 16, 2023 (New)

Composting is the controlled breakdown of materials such as leaves, grass clippings, and food scraps, also called organic matter. During composting, tiny microorganisms feed on these leftovers. Once the microorganisms are done eating, compost will be all that remains.

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NEP-232: Growing Your Own: Sweet Potatoes

Daniel Bowen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | Jul. 6, 2023 (New)

Add sweet potatoes to your garden this year if you have enough space. Despite what their name suggests, sweet potatoes (sometimes written as the single-word "sweetpotatoes") are not related to white potatoes. They like to grow in warm weather. They are healthy and a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C.

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NEP-231: Growing Your Own: Potatoes

Daniel Bowen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | Jul. 6, 2023 (New)

Potatoes grow well in the spring or fall. They are not roots but tubers, which are a type of stem. Potatoes are a good source of vitamins B and C, potassium, and complex carbohydrates.