An e-mail question from one of my readers yesterday reminded me that it might not be a bad idea to write a quick post about the difference between ‘batch’ and ‘continuous’ composting.
A continuous composting system is one that receives … >> READ MORE <<
Written by Compost Guy on April 29th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Now that yard and garden season is here again, I’m sure many people are interested in getting their backyard compost bins and heaps up and running once more. If you piled up lots of organic matter in the fall you … >> READ MORE <<
Written by Compost Guy on April 28th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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I just came across this interesting YouTube video featuring a relatively simple homemade compost tumbler design. I suspect this system would get a little wonky if it contained a lot of material, but all in all it’s still pretty cool. … >> READ MORE <<
Written by Compost Guy on April 26th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Last weekend I finally got myself out to the backyard to dismantle my winter composting insulation wall. It was funny to see the composter reduced back to its original dimensions – it looked so small and naked. I’m definitely glad … >> READ MORE <<
Written by Compost Guy on April 25th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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I first heard about the New Alchemy Institute while learning more about one my all-time my ‘eco-heros’, Dr. John Todd (Ocean Arks International). Dr Todd and his wife Nancy (along with William McLarney) founded the institute in 1969 … >> READ MORE <<
Written by Compost Guy on April 14th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Something I haven’t shared here is the fact that I purchased an Aerogarden back in February and have been quietly growing a jungle of herbs in my basement ever since. In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Aerogarden … >> READ MORE <<
Written by Compost Guy on April 10th, 2008 with 6 comments.
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True story…and it relates to the importance of composting (among other things) in my life.
My wedding ring has always been a little too big for my finger. I guess it didn’t seem that way when we first purchased our … >> READ MORE <<
Written by Compost Guy on April 9th, 2008 with 1 comment.
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Well, after what seemed like a very long winter, spring finally arrived in fine style last week with lots of sunshine and temperatures much closer to (and even higher than) seasonal norms. Virtually all the snow is gone, and the … >> READ MORE <<
Written by Compost Guy on April 8th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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According to an interesting article on MSNBC, researchers these days are looking into the possibility of using all sorts of different waste materials to make biofuels – including spoiled milk. I think it is fantastic any time a ‘waste’ is … >> READ MORE <<
Written by Compost Guy on April 1st, 2008 with comments disabled.
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I just came across a short, but interesting article over on the Path to Freedom blog (known as “Little Homestead in the City”) called ‘LOOK MA, NO FERTILIZERS‘. Apparently they have gone a full year without applying NPK … >> READ MORE <<
Written by Compost Guy on April 1st, 2008 with 1 comment.
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