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To: ImProudToBeAnAmerican

My compost heap only gets turned a couple of times a year and breaks down very well. What is the advantage of turning every few days?


14 posted on 03/02/2012 8:37:05 AM PST by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't wish doom on your enemies ... plan it.)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde; MtnClimber
Funny that you should mention Oetzi this AM. The following article appeared yesterday. So depressing!

Iceman Oetzi's DNA Shows He Was Predisposed To Heart Problems (and Lyme Disease)

Back in 1976 I learned that the Egyptian mummies residing at the University of Philadelphia suffered from varicose veins and gum disease. Some days, it seems hardly worth trying!

18 posted on 03/02/2012 8:48:23 AM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

The more often you turn your compost pile, the faster it works.

And the top (dry) level will compost better too.


19 posted on 03/02/2012 8:51:50 AM PST by ImProudToBeAnAmerican
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To: JustaDumbBlonde
What is the advantage of turning every few days?

It breaks down much faster. I try to turn my compost every two weeks. I'll be turning both piles today.

21 posted on 03/02/2012 8:54:05 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde
What is the advantage of turning every few days?

Exercise? [grin]

36 posted on 03/02/2012 10:44:04 AM PST by Petruchio (I Think . . . Therefor I FReep.)
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