This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the Level 1 badge in Gardening.

All gardeners can and should compost, even if all your growing is done on a balcony. There are many different ways to compost, at least one will fit your circumstances. Methods include:

• Bokashi (can be indoors)
• Worm bin (can be indoors)
• Tumbler barrel
• Plastic bin
• Garbage can with ventilation holes added
• Pallet bin
• Wire enclosure
• Concrete block enclosure
• Wood enclosure/bin (commercial kits are available)
• Pit
• Heap (non-enclosed)
• “Green Cone”

To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:

• Research the different ways to make compost, and choose one that seems suitable for you.
• Set up your composting system
• Use the system consistently for long enough to get finished compost out of it

To document your completion of the BB, provide the following:

• Photo of your bought system or DIY materials to set up a system
• Photo of raw compost materials being added to part-filled system

Make a comment on this page and include the photos in the comment.