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Why and How to Compost

Aurora Water Conservation
Vegetable Gardening Episode 6: Don’t Call It Dirt  
Don’t call it dirt! Learn how compost can make your soil richer and healthier for your plants.

CSU Extension Service 
Composting Yard Waste - 7.212 - Extension
A thorough guide on composting, including needed materials, location, maintenance and how to use the finished product.

City and County of Denver + Community Composter instructor
Denver Backyard Composting 
In this video, learn the basic composting techniques in a hot pile or three-bin system.

Denver Urban Gardens
Denver Community Composter Training
This is a 10-week course. 

Building Compost Bins

University of Missouri Extension Service
How to Build a Compost Bin

A step-by-step guide on how to build a variety of compost bins at home.

Denver Gardeners with CSU Extension Service
How to Build a Three-bin Composting System

A step-by-step guide for setting up compost bins in your yard.

Epic Gardening
How to Build an Easy DIY Compost Bin

Video guide on building a sturdy and professional multiple-bay compost bin. They build a five-bay setup, but we recommend a three-bay system for residential applications.

Vermicomposting

Larimer County
Make Good Use of Garbage: Compost with Worms 
In this video, learn the benefits of vermicomposting and how to do it.

Denver Urban Gardens
Vermicomposting Basics
Learn the basics of vermicomposting, including a handy list of good and bad materials for your worm friends.

Fort Collins
Vermicomposting (Composting with Worms)
A comprehensive guide on how to make your own worm bins for vermicomposting.

PlantTalk Colorado with Tagawa and CSU Extension
Vermicomposting
A video on setting up your home worm composting bin.