compost

Definition

The process of letting organic waste rot in a controlled manner until it becomes nutrient-rich soil, essentially turning your garbage into garden gold. Environmentally conscious gardeners treat their compost bins like pets, carefully monitoring moisture levels and carbon-to-nitrogen ratios. It's nature's recycling program, if recycling involved celebrating decomposition.

Example Usage

Martha's neighbors were less than thrilled when she started composting, especially after the raccoons discovered her bin and threw what can only be described as a trash party.

Source: Gardening and environmental terminology via Free Dictionary API

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