Time to get dirty: May 7-13 is International Compost Awareness Week.
(WorldNews Environment)

With higher temperatures across Georgia, May is the ideal time to consider building a compost bin. The second week of May, May 7-13, is International Compost Awareness Week. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offices across the state can supply advice for homeowners who want to start to make the most of their food and yard waste and improve their soil. The basics of composting are simple enough, but many composters run into trouble because their piles are too cool, too dry or too wet. It can be tricky to strike the balance. To maintain a healthy compost...