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biodegradable
Capable of being broken down by living organisms into a simpler component.
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friable soil
Soil with an open structure that crumbles when handled. Also referred to as "tilth."
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fungi
A plant that lacks chlorophyll and vascular tissue.
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trench composting
Burying organic materials in a trench or hole. This is usually done near or in an existing garden bed.
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acidic material
Organic materials that fall lower than 7 on the pH (acidic/alkaline) scale of 1 through 14.
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actinomycetes
Microorganisms that are half bacteria and half fungi. They do their breakdown work in a compost pile at temperatures ranging from 70 - 90 degrees.
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activators
Organic materials, usually nitrogen or microorganisms, used to jumpstart the decomposition process.
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aerate
To add air; in composting, it usually involves turning the pile or adding ventilation stacks.
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aerobic
is living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen.
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anaerobic
Those processes or organisms that can funtion without oxygen present.
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