Compost

[Chris]

That is an excellent idea. I hadn't considered just burying the scraps in the garden rather than setting aside a specific place for compost. Thanks for the tip!

One reason not to do that is that composting generates heat and takes time, which kills weed seeds, pathogens, etc. Something to keep in mind.

[mom2manyboyz]

One reason not to do that is that composting generates heat and takes time, which kills weed seeds, pathogens, etc. Something to keep in mind.

That is true and certainly something to keep in mind when composting this way. I don't compost weeds that have seeds and you have to be careful about what you compost. I never, ever, use animal products. Most of my composted waste is organic fruit and veggie scraps and organic coffee grounds. Oh, also any carrots and potatoes that I forgot to dig up last year.