Composting 101

The How Do Gardener ^ | June 17, 2012 | Rick Bickling

[greeneyes]

Well they are only medium sized about 12 inch diameter for the experiment. This winter I will probably use slightly larger ones.

If it wasn’t for the fenced in area,there could be problems, with critters I guess, but so far so good. I covered the bones with about 4 inches dirt.

[trisham]

Larger pots might be better. I've heard of gardeners using large garbage cans. I'm guessing that they might drill holes somewhere in the can or lid, but maybe not. With all of the shellfish that we usually add to the pile, that might be a cheap but secure way of composting for us.

A 31 gallon trash can with a lid can be had through Amazon for only $32.42. Free shipping, too.

[greeneyes]

Yep, I’ve read that on this very website. Walmart had some 30 gallon last fall for around $15.

I actually had thought too about using an old plastic laundry hamper. Drilling holes in the bottom. Once it’s full, just duct tape it closed, maybe even whip a bungee cord around it, and roll it around every once in a while.

I’ve also been intrigued with just filling up a trashbag and poking holes in it, and setting it out behind the bushes and trees that hide our burn barrels or big compost pile.

I don’t really need anything that large for bones, eggshells, and banana peels, and I keep a container under the sink for the rest of the kitchen stuff, then take it out to the big pile when it is full.

During the summer it all goes to the big pile daily or at least every other day! LOL

[trisham]

I love your ideas! LOL!

[gitmo]

Marsh hay? Is that Spartina grass?

[greeneyes]

Thanks trisham. Most people just think my ideas are weird!LOL

[trisham]

LOL! I think you just made my day. :)

[orsonwb]

It’s got to be at least 3cubic feet, 50/50 brown and green material, moist like a damp sponge, and turned regularly to allow air in the mix. That’s what I got out of the article.