“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Dried Leaves Carbon Material.

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“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Dried Leaves Carbon Material

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Dried Grass Carbon Material

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Dead Branches Carbon Material

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Dead Pine Needles Carbon Material

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Straw Carbon Material

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Food Scraps Nitrogen Material

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Manure Nitrogen Material

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Green Grass Nitrogen Material

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Newly Fallen Leaves Nitrogen Material

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Weeds Nitrogen Material

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Psychrophiles Soil Microorganisms

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Psychrophiles Soil Microorganisms

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Mesophiles Soil Microorganisms

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Mesophiles Soil Microorganisms

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Thermophiles Soil Microorganisms

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Thermophiles Soil Microorganisms

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Worms Soil Macroorganisms

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Fungi Soil Macroorganisms

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Grubs Soil Macroorganisms

“Compost Cake” adapted from Project Seasons by Shelburne Farms Mites Soil Macroorganisms