Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and all)

[Guest guest]

I forgot to tell you what I use for compost...I was focused on rain barrels!

I just use a metal garbage can with lid. Nail some drainage holes in the bottom

of the can. Put twigs in the can first for some circulation. Then start adding

your compostables. I have mine raised up a couple of inches off the patio on

bricks. Keep it in an area that gets sunshine. You know how metal gets in the

sun....the compost cooks fast.

-Karyn

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To: sproutpeople

Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:14 PM

Subject: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

Depending on how much you want to compost, it can easily be done with things

your probably already have around the house! A metal trash can makes a great

compost bin, and can be turned by rolling it. There are some instructions online

for all sorts of differrent types of composters. I have a large metal mesh " bin "

that I use for bigger amounts, but also use the trash can method. I make a lot

of compost " tea " which is much easier to deal with. Are you looking for

something for a whole lot of compost, or just something like containers or

raised beds? Last year, Lowes had a pretty reasonable sized hand crank composter

for about 100 bucks, but I saw it on clearance at the end of the season for 30!

Checking clearance in gardening stores or departments in late summer is a great

way to get stuff for the coming year.

>

> ,

>

> I figured I'd address this primarily to you although I welcome other

> comments as well. Do you happen to know of a good and reasonably priced

> source for a compost bin and/or a rain barrel. They're available in my area,

> mostly through Lowe's and also Earthfare, a food store similar to Whole

> Foods. The cost is typically upwards toward $100 for either one, though.

> Haven't really checked on Craig's List but I'm thinking there won't be too

> much there, since most people are more ecologically minded these days and

> are looking, rather than selling them.

>

>

>

> Anyhoo, just thought I'd ask, in case they can be obtained more

> inexpensively through other sources.

>

>

>

> Thea

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I put in any and all vegetable matter with the exceptions of weeds, leaves and

lawn clippings. I don't have a need for the last 2. I don't turn it because it's

like the contents just melt down in the heat that builds up in the can.

-Karyn (IL)

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To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople >

Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 4:32 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

What all do you put in it and how do you stir it?

 

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

________________________________

From: Karyn Rios <mailto:unnormal8%40yahoo.com>

To: " mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com "

<mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 8:53 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

I forgot to tell you what I use for compost...I was focused on rain barrels!

I just use a metal garbage can with lid. Nail some drainage holes in the bottom

of the can. Put twigs in the can first for some circulation. Then start adding

your compostables. I have mine raised up a couple of inches off the patio on

bricks. Keep it in an area that gets sunshine. You know how metal gets in the

sun....the compost cooks fast.

-Karyn

________________________________

From: <mailto:berrywell%40yahoo.com>

To: mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:14 PM

Subject: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

Depending on how much you want to compost, it can easily be done with things

your probably already have around the house! A metal trash can makes a great

compost bin, and can be turned by rolling it. There are some instructions online

for all sorts of differrent types of composters. I have a large metal mesh " bin "

that I use for bigger amounts, but also use the trash can method. I make a lot

of compost " tea " which is much easier to deal with. Are you looking for

something for a whole lot of compost, or just something like containers or

raised beds? Last year, Lowes had a pretty reasonable sized hand crank composter

for about 100 bucks, but I saw it on clearance at the end of the season for 30!

Checking clearance in gardening stores or departments in late summer is a great

way to get stuff for the coming year.

>

> ,

>

> I figured I'd address this primarily to you although I welcome other

> comments as well. Do you happen to know of a good and reasonably priced

> source for a compost bin and/or a rain barrel. They're available in my area,

> mostly through Lowe's and also Earthfare, a food store similar to Whole

> Foods. The cost is typically upwards toward $100 for either one, though.

> Haven't really checked on Craig's List but I'm thinking there won't be too

> much there, since most people are more ecologically minded these days and

> are looking, rather than selling them.

>

>

>

> Anyhoo, just thought I'd ask, in case they can be obtained more

> inexpensively through other sources.

>

>

>

> Thea

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You don't add anything else to it except for your veggie  & fruit scraps?  You

don't stir it?  I wasn't looking forward to stirring and had thought of burying

it.  No bread or meat or cream soups go in, right?  We don't have tree leaves

here or not to amount to anything.  A lawn service cuts the lawn so grass

cuttings are out. 

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

________________________________

To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople >

Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 6:17 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

I put in any and all vegetable matter with the exceptions of weeds, leaves and

lawn clippings. I don't have a need for the last 2. I don't turn it because it's

like the contents just melt down in the heat that builds up in the can.

-Karyn (IL)

________________________________

From: Carolyn Wilkerson <mailto:carolyn.wilkerson%40yahoo.com>

To: " mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com "

<mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 4:32 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

What all do you put in it and how do you stir it?

 

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

________________________________

From: Karyn Rios <mailto:unnormal8%40yahoo.com>

To: " mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com "

<mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 8:53 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

I forgot to tell you what I use for compost...I was focused on rain barrels!

I just use a metal garbage can with lid. Nail some drainage holes in the bottom

of the can. Put twigs in the can first for some circulation. Then start adding

your compostables. I have mine raised up a couple of inches off the patio on

bricks. Keep it in an area that gets sunshine. You know how metal gets in the

sun....the compost cooks fast.

-Karyn

________________________________

From: <mailto:berrywell%40yahoo.com>

To: mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:14 PM

Subject: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

Depending on how much you want to compost, it can easily be done with things

your probably already have around the house! A metal trash can makes a great

compost bin, and can be turned by rolling it. There are some instructions online

for all sorts of differrent types of composters. I have a large metal mesh " bin "

that I use for bigger amounts, but also use the trash can method. I make a lot

of compost " tea " which is much easier to deal with. Are you looking for

something for a whole lot of compost, or just something like containers or

raised beds? Last year, Lowes had a pretty reasonable sized hand crank composter

for about 100 bucks, but I saw it on clearance at the end of the season for 30!

Checking clearance in gardening stores or departments in late summer is a great

way to get stuff for the coming year.

>

> ,

>

> I figured I'd address this primarily to you although I welcome other

> comments as well. Do you happen to know of a good and reasonably priced

> source for a compost bin and/or a rain barrel. They're available in my area,

> mostly through Lowe's and also Earthfare, a food store similar to Whole

> Foods. The cost is typically upwards toward $100 for either one, though.

> Haven't really checked on Craig's List but I'm thinking there won't be too

> much there, since most people are more ecologically minded these days and

> are looking, rather than selling them.

>

>

>

> Anyhoo, just thought I'd ask, in case they can be obtained more

> inexpensively through other sources.

>

>

>

> Thea

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks.

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

________________________________

To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople >

Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 1:36 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

you definitely have in mind exactly what I do, Carolyn. Super easy! Just start

with some twigs/small branches at the bottom for air to circulate.

________________________________

From: Carolyn Wilkerson <mailto:carolyn.wilkerson%40yahoo.com>

To: " mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com "

<mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 10:39 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

You don't add anything else to it except for your veggie  & fruit scraps?  You

don't stir it?  I wasn't looking forward to stirring and had thought of burying

it.  No bread or meat or cream soups go in, right?  We don't have tree leaves

here or not to amount to anything.  A lawn service cuts the lawn so grass

cuttings are out. 

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

________________________________

From: Karyn Rios <mailto:unnormal8%40yahoo.com>

To: " mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com "

<mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 6:17 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

I put in any and all vegetable matter with the exceptions of weeds, leaves and

lawn clippings. I don't have a need for the last 2. I don't turn it because it's

like the contents just melt down in the heat that builds up in the can.

-Karyn (IL)

________________________________

From: Carolyn Wilkerson <mailto:carolyn.wilkerson%40yahoo.com>

To: " mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com "

<mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 4:32 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

What all do you put in it and how do you stir it?

 

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

________________________________

From: Karyn Rios <mailto:unnormal8%40yahoo.com>

To: " mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com "

<mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 8:53 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

I forgot to tell you what I use for compost...I was focused on rain barrels!

I just use a metal garbage can with lid. Nail some drainage holes in the bottom

of the can. Put twigs in the can first for some circulation. Then start adding

your compostables. I have mine raised up a couple of inches off the patio on

bricks. Keep it in an area that gets sunshine. You know how metal gets in the

sun....the compost cooks fast.

-Karyn

________________________________

From: <mailto:berrywell%40yahoo.com>

To: mailto:sproutpeople%40yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 9:14 PM

Subject: Re: Compost bin and Rain Barrel - (and

all)

 

Depending on how much you want to compost, it can easily be done with things

your probably already have around the house! A metal trash can makes a great

compost bin, and can be turned by rolling it. There are some instructions online

for all sorts of differrent types of composters. I have a large metal mesh " bin "

that I use for bigger amounts, but also use the trash can method. I make a lot

of compost " tea " which is much easier to deal with. Are you looking for

something for a whole lot of compost, or just something like containers or

raised beds? Last year, Lowes had a pretty reasonable sized hand crank composter

for about 100 bucks, but I saw it on clearance at the end of the season for 30!

Checking clearance in gardening stores or departments in late summer is a great

way to get stuff for the coming year.

>

> ,

>

> I figured I'd address this primarily to you although I welcome other

> comments as well. Do you happen to know of a good and reasonably priced

> source for a compost bin and/or a rain barrel. They're available in my area,

> mostly through Lowe's and also Earthfare, a food store similar to Whole

> Foods. The cost is typically upwards toward $100 for either one, though.

> Haven't really checked on Craig's List but I'm thinking there won't be too

> much there, since most people are more ecologically minded these days and

> are looking, rather than selling them.

>

>

>

> Anyhoo, just thought I'd ask, in case they can be obtained more

> inexpensively through other sources.

>

>

>

> Thea

>

>

>

>