I am always looking for good soil for my vegetable garden.  Creating a compost pile will provide a steady stream of soil.

I have three piles going.  What goes into a good compost pile?  Pretty much any kitchen scraps (save meat, bones, grease, and fats) and yard wastes.

Here is the typical contents of my compost piles:

• Banana peels
• Egg Shells
• Tea bags
• Coffee grinds
• Any produce scraps
• Old plants
• Apple cores
• Fruit rinds
• Fish racks (Bury these deep)
• Leaves
• Grass clippings
• Wood shavings
• Sawdust
• Shredded newspapers

Beyond soil enrichment and cutting down on trash, an added bonus is the big bounty of worms for fishing.