It’s been a LONG time since I posted anything new here – as mentioned in the welcome msg (above, if you are on the homepage), I’ve been putting most of my focus on Red Worm Composting as of late. I did however want to announce a new project of mine – and one that’s very [...]
Posts tagged ‘compost’
DIY Compost Tumbler Info Package
Posted July 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Compost Can – a good way to collect materials for your composter!
Posted July 5th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Perhaps you’re already composting all of your yard waste and garden waste. If so, great work! But are you throwing away kitchen scraps that you could turn into rich, finished compost instead? Don’t throw away those scraps — collect them with a compost can in your kitchen! You can use your own sealed container if [...]
Compost Crock: 5 Models That Look Nice In the Kitchen
Posted June 28th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Once you begin composting at home, you quickly realize that your kitchen is a great source of materials to throw in your compost bin or compost pile. But who wants to make a trip back and forth to the yard every time you make a meal at home? That’s where a compost crock comes in [...]
Wooden Compost Bins: Buy or Build Your Own?
Posted June 24th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Some people prefer the natural look of a wooden compost bin. Although most of the commercial compost bins you see these days are plastic, you do see some wooden compost bins now that are already made. Here are two wooden composters that I like that you can buy. This cedar bin has two large sections [...]
Compost Guy | Welcome!
Posted June 8th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
I originally intended “Compost Guy” to be my primary site for sharing my passion for composting (and related topics) with the world. Over time, while I certainly HAVE shared quite a lot of information here, my REAL focus has been on my other composting site, Red Worm Composting – which has definitely become my main [...]
Can you compost pineapple peel?
Posted June 8th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
A reader writes in with a question. Hello, I am a beginner with composting. I learned a lot from reading your answers to various questions. Thank you. However, I did not see anytyhing about composting pineapple peels? WE eat a lot of fresh pineapple and I hate to throw the peels. CAn I compost it? [...]
Manure Compost: What is it? How to make it? A round up of resources.
Posted June 8th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Wondering about making compost from manure? Here’s a guide to what you can and can’t do, along with links to some other great resources I’ve found about the subject. When I refer to manure, I am talking about horse manure, cow manure, and chicken manure. If you want to know about whether to compost dog [...]
Compost Odor? Potential Solutions!
Posted June 8th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
Are you dealing with compost odor, or afraid to begin composting because you’re worried about bad smells? If your compost has a bad odor, then there is something wrong. When the composting process is working correctly, then there are not any bad smells or strong odors. Compost has a strong ammonia smell A strong ammonia [...]
Compost Drums: 5 Models, Compared
Posted June 8th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
There are a lot of different types of composters out there! Compost drums are typically bins that tumble or rotate in some fashion, which helps keep your compost mixed up. Keeping your compost well mixed can be a big plus, if you want to compost faster. The disadvantage of compost drums is that they don’t [...]
Composte: How to make compost
Posted June 8th, 2009 by Admin. Comment (0).
You say “composte,” I say compost! But either way, I want to help you learn to make your own composte at home. Here’s a rundown of the resources available on this site: In a hurry? Learn How to Composte In One Page. Still have questions about composting? Ask on our Composting Questions and Answers page. [...]