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The beginner’s guide to composting in Sacramento

This little guy is nuts for our gardening tips. | Photo by Caroline Dale

Ready to begin composting? We’ve got the dirt on how to get started, plus the best compost bin for your needs.

What is composting?

Composting is the process of decomposing organic matter — like leaves, food scraps, and yard trimmings. You reap what you sow: The result is a dark, nutrient-heavy material, like soil, that you can use to enrich your lawn or garden.

As of 2022, composting is required in Sacramento. If you’re leaving it to the city, don’t forget to separate your yard waste from your food scraps. However, the ordinance is specifically about not throwing away food scraps in your regular trash. You can still backyard compost.

How do you get started?

Find a dry and shady spot in your backyard to build your compost pile. Be patient — composting can take several months.

Since it’s required, why not compost in style? Here’s some options we’ve bin eyeing:

For beginners | Try it out before you commit. This bin is easy to clean and is perfect for collecting scraps on your counter.
For style icons | Composting, but make it cute. Just don’t mistake this odor-free bin for your cookie jar.
For the serious gardener | This 43-gallon container rotates — no more mixing compost by hand — and has two chambers so you can add fresh waste while the older batch finishes up.
For the landscaper | If you plan to compost mostly yard waste, this open-top bin is a good alternative to a pile.

What can't you compost?

Events

Friday, April 21

Y&T Live in Rocklin! | Friday, Apr. 21 | 6-10 p.m. | Quarry Park Amphitheater, 4000 Rocklin Rd., Rocklin | $35-$125 | Rock out to the sounds of this band from Oakland that’s been cranking out tunes since the 70s.
What To Send Up When It Goes Down | Friday, April 21-Sunday, April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Celebration Arts, 2727 B St., Sacramento | $15-$23 | See this series of vignettes that examines “the resilience of Black people throughout history.”

Saturday, April 22

Elk Grove Brewfest 2023 | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 2-6 p.m. | Elk Grove Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd., Elk Grove | $15-$75 | Enjoy food, drinks, and activities like mechanical bull riding and steinholding at the sixth annual event.
Sacramento Republic FC vs. Detroit City FC | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 7 p.m. | Heart Health Park, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento | $16-$167 | Spend a Saturday evening with your favorite soccer club.

Sunday, April 23

Roast Battle Bay Area | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste. 225, Sacramento | $18-$26 | Comedians trade barbs until one winner is chosen for the funniest insults.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Sports

The Kings lost last night’s playoff game against the Warriors 114-97. Sacramento still leads the series 2-1. (ESPN.com)
Following his recognition as Coach of the Year by the NBCA, Mike Brown was unanimously selected as the NBA’s 2022-23 Coach of the Year, too. While the former award is voted on by coaches, the latter is decided by reporters and broadcasters. (NBA.com)

Biz

Sac County will give Wellspace Health $4.75 million to build a new wellness campus. The campus — the location of which was not identified — will cover 13 acres following its five-to-seven year construction plan. (Sac Biz Journal)

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars — the Sacramento County Fair returns Thursday, May 25-Monday, May 29. Save on tickets to the fair and its shows — like Monster Truck Mayhem — when you buy them ahead of time. (FOX40)

Real Estate

Looking to live in luxury? A 2 BR/2.5 BA penthouse at the Residence at the Sawyer is now for sale with a private access tunnel to Golden 1 Center. The price tag — $2.39 million. (KCRA 3)

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Holiday

Mañana es el Día de la Tierra, una fecha que se remonta a 1970 como iniciativa de un senador estadounidense que fue testigo de un vertido de petróleo. En la actualidad, este día une a 1000 millones de personas en 193 países. Translate this news with Babbel (currently offering 55% off lessons) in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

Shop

We’re firm believers in spoiling the ones we love — especially our pets. That’s why we’re adding these two things to our shopping carts: this customizable velvet collar and this durable bed that features a removable slipcover. Don’t forget the treats. We love these soft chews for doggos and these freeze dried snacks for cats.
Celebrate Earth Day by supporting some of our Six & Main brands. Rainier Watch, a business inspired by mountains, gives a portion of its sales to organizations that protect National Parks, and Plant Based Candles allows customers to reuse the vessel as a planter with wildflower seeds included in each order.

Arts

✍️ Shall we compare thee to a poet?

Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest

A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"

Drumroll, please. | Graphic by 6AM City

This April, we ran a poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. We challenged you, our readers, to craft a poem using only the words that appeared in one of our newsletters (here are the original contest guidelines if you want to give it a try).

Turns out, you’re all poets and we didn’t even know it. We were beyond thrilled to read the original, creative, and awe-inspiring poems Sacramentans created from our newsletter copy. Check out the poems with the button below, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite.

“SacToday/SacTomorrow” by Drew S.
“Where East Meets West” by Bill G.
“Sacramento” by Gretchen J.
“Maybe This Time” by Christine V.

Read their poems

Asked

Which poem should we crown the winner?

“SacToday/SacTomorrow” by Drew S.
“Where East Meets West” by Bill G.
“Sacramento” by Gretchen J.
“Maybe This Time” by Christine V.

Cast your vote

Shoutout

Happy birthday, SACtoday member Petey C. We hope your special day (April 23) is filled with all of your favorite things in Sacramento! — SACtoday team

Your voice is valuable, and so are the special moments in your life. Shoutouts allow us to celebrate job promotions, anniversaries, and exciting experiences right here in Sacramento. Become a SACtoday member today to reserve your shoutout and celebrate with tens of thousands of locals.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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Holiday, translated: Tomorrow is Earth Day. The global holiday dates back to 1970, when it was spearheaded by a US senator who witnessed an oil spill first hand. Now, it’s observed by 1+ billion people across 193 countries. Brush up on your Spanish skills with a subscription to Babbel (currently 55% off exclusively for SACtoday readers).*

From the editor

Kings fans have spent years embracing the cowbell, but none have done it quite like this man.

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