Comments on: what can I put in my garden composter?

By: deltazeta_mary

deltazeta_mary — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:44:59 +0000

Leaves, straw, coffee grinds and tea bags, grass clippings, fall leaves, animal manures(cow, horse, pig, chicken) do not use cat or dog droppings, fruit rinds-skins-pits, newspaper and cardboard, ashes from the fireplace and dryer lint. Pretty much anything that consists of organic compounds. But don't use meat products because they lure in unwanted pests. Just remember to keep the compost pile moist and turn using a pitch fork on a regular basis so oxygen can reach the middle of the pile and allow the decomp to keep happening.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compost
http://www.compostguide.com/

By: Dragon

Dragon — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:37:59 +0000

anything that's not fatty. coffee grounds (liner and all), egg shells, plant material (not weeds it takes a lot of heat to kill the seeds) are great!
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By: MikieB

MikieB — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:03:59 +0000

Just about anything that is biodegradeable. Stay away from bones and plastic utensils. Twigs and sticks take longer, but anything that will rot is o.k. Remember, composters stink so place it away from the house or recreational areas.
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By: kutekymmee

kutekymmee — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:32:59 +0000

anything except meat
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By: tonalc1

tonalc1 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:12:59 +0000

Just about any vegetable or plant matter. Don't put meat or animal feces.
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By: rojoe_58

rojoe_58 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:58:59 +0000

Any and All things that are biodegradable,is good for composting
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