How to Compost : Learn Organic Garden Composting Online : Choosing a Compost Bin
What features should you look for when buying or making a compost bin? Find out and get tips on how compost bin design can help to aerate compost for your garden, in this free organic gardening video. Expert: Gale Gassiot Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”
26 Responses to How to Compost : Learn Organic Garden Composting Online : Choosing a Compost Bin
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I would recommend investing in a compost tumbler if you are really interested in composting, specifically the Envirocycle Composter, due to the fact that it is small in size, easy to turn , and affordable!
FanaGamingTical
October 16, 2011 at 3:48 pm
i went and bought a 240 litre wheelie bin which i drilled large holes into. every time i mow the lawn the bin gets filled to the brim with fresh clippings. I add a handful of lime, a garbage bag full of shredded paper from the office and a bucket of wood ashes from the fire now it’s winter. I let it cook for a week then i turn it with a spiral compost aerator and add cow manure tea and half a bucket of compost from an older pile then turn it again and about twice a week thereafter. FYI 🙂
tradward
October 16, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Nice job today is my first day on my Organic garden! Oleeeeeeeeeeee!
Luchito316
October 16, 2011 at 4:35 pm
@KOFsMaCK funny guy
jnixongo00
October 16, 2011 at 4:40 pm
She doesn’t sound like the sharpest tool in the shed, but she looks like she grew some pretty big organic melons under that shirt.
KOFsMaCK
October 16, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Like the video thanks
GardenComposters
October 16, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Its a great bin for the serious com-poster that has the space we like the smaller plastic ones they are easier to maintain and more suited to smaller lots I have reviewed alot of com-posters but I must say I like what you are doing here
GardenComposters
October 16, 2011 at 6:17 pm
This is a good design, for a bin. I had a stationary bin but it was too difficult for me to turn the heavy materials. I agree that large capacity is necessary for quick or hot composting. I love my compostumbler. It’s bigger than the other bins and tumblers out there and it’s really easy to turn – even for my Dad who’s 69. He’s made 6 batches of compost in his compostumbler since he bought one 6 months ago!
trezf1
October 16, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Im on my 2nd batch of compost. Just added a 3rd trash can.
Allen2045
October 16, 2011 at 7:21 pm
If you want to make good compost Pee on the heap, Urine is a very good activator. It animal urine mixed with straw that make animal manure so good
powerspade
October 16, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Great video.
envirosponsible
October 16, 2011 at 7:51 pm
How could you not love her hat? LMAO!
Praxxus55712
October 16, 2011 at 8:33 pm
looks like a pretty good design, could you get your husband to send blueprints or something?
werewolffangs
October 16, 2011 at 8:49 pm
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarg! I hate this new style YouTube has now. grrrrrr…very annoying when trying to read the page
Lawknee
October 16, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Composting is an essential action in reducing our carbon footprint and its so good for the garden
TreeOfTheSingingWind
October 16, 2011 at 10:09 pm
psle check subhash palekar on google and get all secrets of natural farming,thanks to cow dung and urine…..
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govindas999
October 16, 2011 at 11:03 pm
We started gardening last year and I am looking to start composting next.
After installing a 4.2kW rooftop wind turbine system that’s worth looking at if anyone is interested. I posted that to look at. So, next we are going to start composting and using that in the garden. I like the bin.
WindEnergy7
October 16, 2011 at 11:51 pm
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MasterOutdoors
October 17, 2011 at 12:01 am
lol
TheBrassHole
October 17, 2011 at 12:20 am
ya because u can move it around easier and stuff lol
ytvman
October 17, 2011 at 12:38 am
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GreenDrThumbz
October 17, 2011 at 1:16 am
It is vital that no matter what the compost bin or style you feel is right for you, it is properly aerated and has a hole large enough for you to get your compost out of. In addition, your bin should be something that is convenient for you something that you can get to and from easily, and that will be practical for all of your gardening needs.
LaminatedGardenGuide
October 17, 2011 at 1:40 am
The best compost bin is on the open ground.
TheBrassHole
October 17, 2011 at 1:57 am
Mixture of materials to put in bin, it needs air. it needs to be kept warm, it needs turning every week ideally. new materials as often as possible. Pee on it often. (I jest not) With a rotating bin it is possible to make good compost in 8 weeks.
jumpdance24
October 17, 2011 at 2:20 am
i have tried a couple of compost bins. To be honest i have gotten the best results just making a pile and leaving it, turning it every couple of weeks. Two drawbacks in my opinion of bins is air circulation and creating a barrier for insects to enter. i had a black compost bin which from what i read was a popular model. The contents never got hot. This baffled me for a long time then i decided to just make a pile in a sunny area. after a good rain it gets piping hot.
elmoslanz
October 17, 2011 at 2:21 am
Hello,
Thank you for your site.
I would be very interested in where you bought the spiral aerator? I have bought the, well meaning, folding arm type of aerator, in the UK, which has broken.
I do know I have seen the spiral version on the net, but cannot ‘re-find’ it. Any suggestions? Especially if you are net-wise and could search more effectively than I, for a U.K. supplier?
Thank you so much for any help.
Also, btw, sorry, on behalf of humans, for stupid, sexist comments i have read above.
Thank you agen for any U.K. suggestions.
🙂
K
November 5, 2011 at 3:29 am