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Comment on Hot Composting vs Vermicomposting by Compost Guy

Compost Guy — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:53:06 +0000

Hi Dave – Teaming with Microbes is a great book. In the case of vermicomposting it is definitely a combination of beneficial microbes and compounds produced via the process. There are likely some parallels with regular composting, but the end result (including biology and compounds) is quite distinct. In a sense it is like a “concentrated” compost – a small amount goes a long way. All of this is still a bit of a mystery (although quite a bit of research has been done over the years). Both are very beneficial…they are just different. 🙂

Comment on Hot Composting vs Vermicomposting by Dave

Dave — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:20:30 +0000

Ok…so, no one has addressed, or asked about the difference between the two for the real “magic” of compost. As Eric in post #2 states- compost is not nutrient rich…maybe he needs to read Teaming with microbes The soil food web! The “REAL” magic of compost is the biology that ends up in your compost that then goes into your soil!! NOT THE COMPOUNDS in the compost!
SO…my question is…does vermicomposting create the same or similar biology, types, and quantities of all the different microbes that composting does???

Comment on Pet Waste Composting by Niel

Niel — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:25:29 +0000

I refill my cat’s litterbox every day with sand on our plot. then in the morning empty it out and refill . I usually empty it (sand and waste) in one heap. What I want to know is, if i empty it in a spot where there is a lot of sunlight during the day will i be able to use the same sand again in the litter box at a later stage. Should i perhaps spread the sand out a bit or mix it so that the sun can affect the waste more adequately. I am afraid of using the same sand again and that it might still have some diseases from the old waste in it, causing illness for the cats and me.

Comment on Composting Defined by Compost Guy

Compost Guy — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:44:40 +0000

Hi Emma,
Something like this would work:

Bentley “Compost Guy” Christie
http://www.CompostGuy.com

Thanks for asking!

Bentley

Comment on Aquaponics – Hydroponics as Nature Intended It by Everybody Wins

Everybody Wins — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:23:49 +0000

I will be building a backyard aquaponics system for an aware and awake friend. She wants to produce enough fishies and veggies to cover 90% of her diet. Your diagram above is the simplest layout I’ve seen, and will be my inspiration and guide.

Real progress will be when small individual systems can become simplified and standardized enough for everybody to imitate, improving the world by improving the individuals who are willing to dream and to make their dreams come true.

Although *some people* want this to become a big political matter, I prefer just dealing with the people. Aquaponics is about helping people to help themselves. It makes for happier bellies and happier families. It makes for cleaner neighborhoods and cleaner water.

Aquaponics is a wonderful thing and I not only will be building systems for others, I will be having wonderful meals with my friends for years to come.

Thank you for your website.

Comment on Growing Sweet Potato Slips by penny

penny — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:01:57 +0000

this is very helpful im going to try it i bought some at the grocery store to see if they will sprout before i break down and buy shoots from richters online if they sprout how long will they last in the jar? until planting season?

Comment on Composting Defined by Emma Stahl-Wert

Emma Stahl-Wert — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:14:59 +0000

Compost Guy,

I would like to quote your compost definition on a sign that will be marking/explaining the compost piles at my work. Do you have a particular way you would like me to cite you?

Thanks!
Emma Stahl-Wert
Garden Coordinator
The Primavera Foundation

Comment on Bokashi – The Fermentation of Organic Wastes by Edna

Edna — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:40:16 +0000

I have been” bokashiing” since October and still delighted by the process. Only problem is my homemade bokashi didn’t dry enough and is growing mold. Does this mean I can’t use it? Have 25lbs of it!!!!

Comment on Building a Compost Turner by Jim

Jim — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:00:01 +0000

The idea of the tumbler is great–I’m not sure of it accelerating the composting process to a rapid phase, but the value of the mixing, in particular, and the physical breaking down aspects (due to weight and movement) would be valuable.

Comment on Winter Composting by Jim

Jim — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:52:15 +0000

Oh, and I never have the cubic yard that’s often suggested, but in general from about March or April through November, the smaller container I use (made of fiberglass or heavy plastic) works well and the compost seems to be rapid. And for up to three months (or more), the compost just doesn’t visibly do much.