Building a lasagna garden is easy to do once you collect your ingredients. Collect them over a period of a few weeks, and you will be surprised how easy it is to find them, especially in the fall when leaves are in abundance. I don't use a compost bin, so for me, this is how I create more garden areas. Have you ever tried this technique?
Alternate layers of ‘Green’ and ‘Brown’ materials for best results in an approximate 2:1 ratio or 2 parts Brown to 1 Part Green
Green or Brown
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Layer Suggestions
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Approximate Depth
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Resources
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Brown
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Newspaper
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6-10 sheets-ensure they are overlapping
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Junk Mail ads from grocery stores or purchased newspaper
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Brown
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Cardboard
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1 layer-ensure it is overlapping
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Back of grocery stores or Wal-Mart, from friends who move, local stores, etc.
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Brown
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Wood Chips
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1 inch or more
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Craigslist
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Green
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Coffee Grounds
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As available (also tea leaves or tea bags)
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Starbucks gives these away-just bring your own container
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Green
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Eggshells
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As available
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Collect your own
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Green
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Grass Clippings
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1 inch or more
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Ask your gardener or collect your own from your yard and neighbors
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Green
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Manure
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1 inch or more
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Horse Manure, Chicken, Pig or Rabbit (no dog or cat)
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Brown
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Sand
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1 inch or more
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Craigslist
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Brown or Green depending on age
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Compost
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1 inch or more
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The City of Orange gives away compost 1 time per year (usually late April)
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Brown
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Peat Moss
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1 inch or more
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No free resources known for this item
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Brown
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Soil
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1 inch or more
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Craigslist
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Brown
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Straw or Hay (may be used)
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1 inch or more
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Craigslist
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N/A
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Wood Ash
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As available
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From a fireplace
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Brown
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Chipped or small leaves
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1 inch or more
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Craigslist / Neighbors
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Brown
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Pine Needles
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1 inch or more
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Craigslist
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Green
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Fruit / Veg Scraps
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As available
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