Composting Resources

C.S.U. Cooperative Extension, Larimer County, MASTER GARDNER program. Having composting problems or questions? Talk with an expert, call 970-498-6000. Visit their web site at http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/LARIMER/
City of Fort Collins Community Horticulture Program, 970-221-6881.
Visit Fort Collins backyard composting bin demonstration site at Lee Martinez Farm, 600 N. Sherwood for ideas on different types of bins and their uses.
Build-It-Yourself compost bin instruction sheets:
- 1-2-3 Worm Composting Bin (pdf)
- Wood and Wire Stationary 3-Bin System (pdf)
- Portable Wood and Wire Composting Bin (pdf)
- Wire Mesh Compost Bin (pdf)

Check out the composting bin demonstration site located at Gardens on Spring Creek.

Other Composting Web Sites

Master Composter - Master Composters are trained volunteers who provide composting outreach in many communities. Visit their website to find local composting programs, or read composting instructions and articles, such as "Leaf Thief".
The Virtual Composter - a Backyard Composting Tutorial
Cornell Composting maintains an excellent site specializing in educational materials and programs developed at Cornell University

The City of Fort Collins no longer sponsors the annual compost bin sale; however, many vendors sell bins directly.

Local vendors (buy local and save on shipping!):

Good Earth Worms - www.goodearthworms.com
Green Logic - 261 Linden St, Fort Collins (970 484 1740) or visit: http://www.green-logic.net
Jax Farm and Ranch - 1000 N US Highway 287, Fort Collins (970 484 2221) or visit: http://www.jaxfarmandranch.com
ReSource - 1501 N College Ave, Fort Collins (970 498 9663) or visit http://www.resourceftcollins.org

The Worm Wigwam - http://www.wormwigwam.com
The Earth Machine - http://www.earthmachine.com
Steve's Earth Engine - http://www.stevesearthengine.com Cedar composter
Composters.com - http://www.composters.com An on-line catalog company selling over 30 different kinds of composters as well as composting accessories (company offers 5% discount off orders when this website is mentioned)
ComposTumbler - http://www.compostumbler.com

Urban Garden Center - http://urbangardencenter.com "Eco-friendly" garden products
Plow & Hearth - http://www.plowhearth.com Products for country living (1-800-627-1712)
Clean Air Gardening - http://www.cleanairgardening.com Compost bins, reel mowers and other environmentally friendly gardening products

The City of Fort Collins does not endorse individuals, companies, services or products.