Monday, June 15, 2009

343 - Unfinished (Compost)

This is my compost tumbler. Kitchen scraps, grass clippings (and yes, the backyard needs mowing!), some horse/donkey manure, leaves and garden waste all go into the tumbler. A few turns everyday (well, every two or three days, to be honest), and in a few weeks, we have lovely fresh compost for the garden!

There are two compartments: one for filling, one for "cooking" compost. At this time, both sides are unfinished. The "cooking" side needs a couple or three more weeks, and the filling side isn't full yet. (As soon as the cooking is done, I'll empty that side. Then it will become the filling side, and the other side will begin its "cooking" process. I've no doubt it will be full enough by then!)

7 comments:

  1. Never have seen one of these - perfect for the garden!!

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  2. Oh, I want one of those. Very cool!

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  3. That is a very neat thing and perfect for the garden. I would like to have one of those!

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  4. Great recycling, as Tammy is so gardening oriented can you please send her all your spare, horse hockey, just dump it on her drive way should be okay. LOL

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  5. Great idea, and I love the container. Sure beats the open pits some of my (close) neighbors have!

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  6. I want one!!! I just can't figure out where to put it. Near the kitchen is shady, and our patio, the only sunny spot is way out in the middle of the back yard.

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  7. We have two compost bins in our small yard. I'd love to have one of the rotating kinds like this - much more efficient!

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