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Tidbit: Humus or Compost

I just learned from a CUNY Lecture Series podcast episode that “humus” (pronounced with a long ‘u’ sound) is what happens with organic matter decomposes naturally. Compost is what happens when humans manage the decomposition of organic matter.  It’s all good for plants!

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