Comments on: How to make compost http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost Kitchen Composter Blog Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:32:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Wizechris1 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost/comment-page-1#comment-37 Wizechris1 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/kitchen-composter/how-to-make-compost#comment-37 <b>uhh, do u add just ...</b> <br> uhh, do u add just raw apples dont even eat it.. lol. Amway do u use 2 parts green to 1 part brown? uhh, do u add just …
uhh, do u add just raw apples dont even eat it.. lol. Amway do u use 2 parts green to 1 part brown?

]]> By: ericambrosecoon http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost/comment-page-1#comment-38 ericambrosecoon Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/kitchen-composter/how-to-make-compost#comment-38 <b>This guy should ...</b> <br> This guy should talk slower, jesus christ. This guy should …
This guy should talk slower, jesus christ.

]]> By: rileannas http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost/comment-page-1#comment-39 rileannas Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/kitchen-composter/how-to-make-compost#comment-39 <b>They each have ...</b> <br> They each have their merits. Vermicomposting is more efficient, has a slightly more nutrient-rich end product, can be done indoors, and the worms are fun to watch. However, it often has a limit to how much it can handle, depending on the number of worms, and overfeeding causes most of the problems newbies experience. Thermophilic composting can handle any amount of food waste, and is generally lower maintenace. However, in my opinion it's less interesting, but I just like worms :) They each have …
They each have their merits. Vermicomposting is more efficient, has a slightly more nutrient-rich end product, can be done indoors, and the worms are fun to watch. However, it often has a limit to how much it can handle, depending on the number of worms, and overfeeding causes most of the problems newbies experience.

Thermophilic composting can handle any amount of food waste, and is generally lower maintenace. However, in my opinion it’s less interesting, but I just like worms :)

]]> By: rileannas http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost/comment-page-1#comment-40 rileannas Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/kitchen-composter/how-to-make-compost#comment-40 <b>I've heard lots of ...</b> <br> I've heard lots of different numbers too. If you're not sure just let the pile be your guide. Experiment to find what balance works for you. I’ve heard lots of …
I’ve heard lots of different numbers too. If you’re not sure just let the pile be your guide. Experiment to find what balance works for you.

]]> By: rileannas http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost/comment-page-1#comment-41 rileannas Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/kitchen-composter/how-to-make-compost#comment-41 <b>I'm sure sunflowers ...</b> <br> I'm sure sunflowers would be just fine. Anything made of plants is good to compost. I’m sure sunflowers …
I’m sure sunflowers would be just fine. Anything made of plants is good to compost.

]]> By: rileannas http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost/comment-page-1#comment-42 rileannas Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/kitchen-composter/how-to-make-compost#comment-42 <b>Cut it into the ...</b> <br> Cut it into the smallest pieces possible. That usually helps a lot. Google "hot composting" if you want to get really technical. Worms, especially red worms, are great too. Cut it into the …
Cut it into the smallest pieces possible. That usually helps a lot. Google “hot composting” if you want to get really technical. Worms, especially red worms, are great too.

]]> By: rileannas http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost/comment-page-1#comment-43 rileannas Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/kitchen-composter/how-to-make-compost#comment-43 <b>Do dried-out grass ...</b> <br> Do dried-out grass clippings work well as browns? Do dried-out grass …
Do dried-out grass clippings work well as browns?

]]> By: rileannas http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost/comment-page-1#comment-44 rileannas Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/kitchen-composter/how-to-make-compost#comment-44 <b>There are lots of ...</b> <br> There are lots of ways to do it. I use big plastic storage containers with lots of holes drilled in them. My friend has a pile surrounded by chicken wire so the wind doesn't blow it around. Make your pile/bin/container however you like, there aren't a lot of rules to composting. There are lots of …
There are lots of ways to do it. I use big plastic storage containers with lots of holes drilled in them. My friend has a pile surrounded by chicken wire so the wind doesn’t blow it around. Make your pile/bin/container however you like, there aren’t a lot of rules to composting.

]]> By: rileannas http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost/comment-page-1#comment-45 rileannas Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/kitchen-composter/how-to-make-compost#comment-45 <b>Have you tried ...</b> <br> Have you tried vermicomposting? Those systems, depending on how many worms you have, don't usually handle as much, but they are very efficient and the finished product is even better. We have ~500 worms and in three months they produced about two litres of castings. Gorgeous soil, best smell in the world, and worms are fun to watch. Have you tried …
Have you tried vermicomposting?

Those systems, depending on how many worms you have, don’t usually handle as much, but they are very efficient and the finished product is even better.

We have ~500 worms and in three months they produced about two litres of castings. Gorgeous soil, best smell in the world, and worms are fun to watch.

]]> By: rileannas http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-compost/comment-page-1#comment-46 rileannas Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:44:14 +0000 http://www.kitchencomposterblog.com/kitchen-composter/how-to-make-compost#comment-46 <b>As long as it's not ...</b> <br> As long as it's not glossy it should be fine. Packaging cardboard is the best - a company logo is nothing to worry about. Newspaper is also good. As long as it’s not …
As long as it’s not glossy it should be fine. Packaging cardboard is the best – a company logo is nothing to worry about. Newspaper is also good.

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