Finished Compost Summer Pop-In

Give your garden a midsummer boost with locally made compost that feeds your soil naturally. Mother Compost’s nutrient-rich compost is made from food scraps collected right here in our community and composted through our local processing partnership with Kitchen Harvest at Linvilla Orchards. This closed-loop system diverts organic waste from landfills while returning valuable nutrients to the soil, helping support healthier gardens and a more sustainable local food system. Mother Compost is bringing fresh batches of compost to SHIFT for limited seasonal runs throughout the year: Summer: June 23 – July 5 Fall: September 22 – October 4 Note: Compost is available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Summer can be tough on your soil. Compost helps your garden stay healthy and productive by: * Improving soil structure and drainage * Adding slow-release nutrients that feed plants over time * Supporting beneficial microbes that help plants thrive * Increasing moisture retention during hot, dry weather * Encouraging stronger roots and more resilient growth Whether you’re harvesting vegetables, refreshing garden beds, top-dressing your lawn, or planting for fall, compost helps build healthier soil and stronger plants all season long. Coverage per 5-gallon bag: Which depth to use: Quick way to calculate: Measure your garden bed (length × width = square feet) , then: Mother Compost is a local women-owned composting service helping households and businesses recycle food scraps across the Main Line. Their mission is simple: make composting so accessible that more people actually do it. Through practical education and convenient services, Mother Compost helps our community waste less, grow more, and strengthen local, regenerative systems from the ground up. VIEW THE CALENDAR