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How do I manage my compost materials with a compost tumbler?

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:43:37 +0000

We bought our first composter recently, the Urban Compost Tumbler. While reading through the directions, I had a bit of confusion. It recommends fully loading the composter and not adding additional compostable materials once you’ve completed the initial load. I’m hoping to find out what other folks who use compost tumbler do to manage their compost queue.
We only have one compost tumbler, and don’t plan on buying a second one. Is this a feasible approach? Do you just add new compost material to the tumbler frequently until you’re almost ready to harvest the compost? Do you keep it in a separate garbage can prior to putting it in the tumbler? Some other approach?
In terms of the actual compost material, we’re pretty set, and already have our first batch.
Your thoughts and input appreciated!

Exaco Trading ECO-2000 Kitchen Compost Waste Collector

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:43:30 +0000

The Kitchen Compost Collector makes it easy to collect your organic waste to add to your composter
Includes a carbon filter that significatly reduces any odors
2.4 gallon capacity
Replacement carbon filters available
Kitchen collector measures 8.5 inches L x 9 inches W x 11 inches H

Product Description
Making your own compost starts in the kitchen by collecting all your organic waste and adding it to your outdoor composter. As much as 30% of household waste can be composted and should not be sent to a landfill. Composting is the answer and using the Kitchen Compost Collector is a most practical way to collect all of your organic waste. This kitchen waste collector is made from high density polythylene and includes a carbon filter that significantly reduces any or… More >>

Exaco Trading ECO-2000 Kitchen Compost Waste Collector

How can i acidify my compost naturally without adding ericaceous compost?

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:59:00 +0000

I just want to know if i can add a few things here and there to tubs and compost to increase the acidity of the compost for things like gentians etc without having to use ericaceous compost. I know lots of ericaceous compost is largely made up of peat and i’d rather garden in the...

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Ringer 3050 Compost Plus 2 Pound Box

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:44:18 +0000

2 lb. box
Contains a blend of microorganisms with specially designed nutrient sources that start the compost process quickly and efficiently
Composts lawn clippings, brown leaves, wood chips, pine cones and twigs
Contains all of the necessary organisms and nutrients to start composting

Product Description
Composts lawn clippings, brown leaves, and hard to compost items such as wood chips, pine cones, and twigs. 2 lb. box converts 500 to 750 lb. of yard debris to mulch. Contains a proprietary blend of microorganisms with specially designed nutrient sourcesAmazon.com Review
This all-purpose activator kick-starts the compost process with essential organisms and nutrients that efficiently break down organic material. Transform common yard waste–such as lawn cl… More >>

Ringer 3050 Compost Plus 2 Pound Box

BioBag 3 Gallon Compost, Waste Bags, 25 Count Boxes

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:44:44 +0000

Pack of 4, 25-count boxes (total of 100-counts)
100 percent compostable
Contains no polyethylene
Perfect for collecting food scraps
100 percent biodegradable

Product Description
BioBag kitchen waste bags are primarily used for the collection of food scraps and other biodegradable waste for home or community composting. Our popular BioBag 3 gallon size is designed to fit most kitchen countertop composting pails…. More >>

BioBag 3 Gallon Compost, Waste Bags, 25 Count Boxes

Norpro Grip EZ Stainless Steel Compost Keeper

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:46:32 +0000

Charcoal filter provides odor-free use for up to 6 months
Cleans easily with soapy sponge
Durable stainless-steel construction
1 Gallon capacity

Product Description
Conveniently store food scraps in this odor-eliminating container before transferring them to an outside composter. The unit works great for egg shells, peelings, coffee grounds, and more, while its stainless-steel handle ensures simple transport…. More >>

Norpro Grip EZ Stainless Steel Compost Keeper

How do you make a compost pile?

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:49:53 +0000

Okay, so we have an experiment and only has a time of about two months to make a compost pile and we have to grow a plant!!! Can we make it? It’s very warm in our country, VERY. Do you think we can make it if I start today? What do I need to put in the compost? What tips can you give me so I will get my compost
can i put it in a somewhat large and high plastic container?
what are the environmental benefits of composting? does it lessen garbage, etc?

How do I get my compost to get hot over the winter?

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:45:01 +0000

I know that with the right conditions, compost can get very hot at the centre of the pile, but I’ve never managed to achieve this. I live in southern Ontario, where the temperature rarely gets above zero between January and March, and regularly goes below -20, but I’d like to keep my compost ‘composting’ over the winter, rather than freezing. Is there any way to do it? Is it just getting the right mix of ‘green’ and ‘brown’ materials, or is there more to it than that?

Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:50:23 +0000

It will store your vegetable peelings, egg shells, coffee grinds and much more until you are ready to transfer your compost to your larger sized garden composter
Includes charcoal filter in lid to keep compost odorless
Holds up to 1 gallon of scraps
Hand wash recommended

Product Description
Norpro 10″ ceramic compost keeper. Store peelings, egg shells, coffee grounds and vegetable scraps for transfer to your garden composter. Includes charcoal filter in lid to keep compost odorless…. More >>

Norpro Ceramic Compost Keeper

2009 Gardening Resolutions.

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:05:13 +0000

the most important part of last years plan was to keep the resolutions doable. Everything that was started was essentially completed. True, it could be a touch, but each little helps. Learn more on the topic of sciatica. Somebody had an interest in finding some good books or websites for herbs and eatable plants. Now, for the 2009 gardening resolutions, Im thinking along the lines of a to do more. Bothering to layout your garden and plan before you start planting will significantly benefit the output, cut back on space and cut the amount of work to maintain your garden. It’s best to base the types and number of plants on what your folks likes and eats. When you decide on what plants you need to plant you need to know what plants do well being planted with one another and which plants do not. When preparing the layout of your plants you need to keep the taller plants to the north-facing side of the garden so they will not shade the sun from the shorter plants. Second , I resolve to do more to guarantee there’s enough home-made compost this year to cover all the garden areas. Last year, some of the gardening budget needed to be used to bolster the planted areas with compost.