Making a Compost Heap (1942)

Making a Compost Heap (1942) poster

This is a half-reel film telling its audience how to use inedible parts of plants from their garden to make compost. It seems pretty basic stuff, but there were a lot of city boys working in what were called Victory Gardens in the United States. Letting them know how easy it was to make compost for a better truck garden meant a lot of fresh food on the home front.

Director: Margaret Thomson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date:
Production: UK Ministery of Agriculture
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Making a Compost Heap about?
This is a half-reel film telling its audience how to use inedible parts of plants from their garden to make compost. It seems pretty basic stuff, but there were a lot of city boys working in what were called Victory Gardens in the United States. Letting them know how easy it was to make compost for a better truck garden meant a lot of fresh food on the home front.
Who directed Making a Compost Heap?
Making a Compost Heap was directed by Margaret Thomson.
How long is Making a Compost Heap?
Making a Compost Heap has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
What genre is Making a Compost Heap?
Making a Compost Heap is a Documentary film.
Where was Making a Compost Heap produced?
Making a Compost Heap was produced in United Kingdom.