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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
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Does anyone have any information on the process of building a pretty in depth compost system, potentially at a summer camp? Also, how much would a project such as this cost?
The basics for composting are:Organic waste – newspaper, leaves, grass, kitchen waste (fruits, vegetables), woody materials ;
Soil as a source of microorganisms;
Water; & Air to provide oxygen
http://home.howstuffworks.com/composting1.htm
To ensure good aeration and drainage, put down a 3-inch layer of coarse plant material, such as small twigs.
Add about 8 to 10 inches of leaves or other dry organic wastes from your landscape and/or kitchen.
Provide nitrogen for compost-promoting microorganisms by adding 2 to 3 inches of fresh grass clippings or fresh manure. If fresh nitrogen sources are unavailable, add about one-third cup synthetic fertilizer (36-0-0) per 25 square feet of surface area.
Add a sprinkling of soil to each layer to inoculate the pile with microorganisms.
Moisten the pile, but try not to get it too soggy. Turn the pile every so often to keep it from matting & to add oxygen. Don’t use meat products.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-703/426-703.html#L5
Video on composting using leaves:
http://www.technorati.com/videos/youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DxSYbVHOmHog
Using a three bin method:
http://www.technorati.com/videos/youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-QaoMxCfOrw
Composting yard waste:
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-703/426-703.html
Making a compost turner using salvaged materials. I’d add some holes in the container for more air/oxygen. You might get creative & use a large plastic garbage can for a tumbler.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcPz4XF-yUM
It’ll cost you mostly your time & effort if you use materials you find in the environment or materials that can be recycled or donated. It really doesn’t have to be an elaborate set up.
Good luck!!! Hope this helps.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
El Huerto, Centro de Ecologia y Artes (The Orchard, Center for Ecology and Arts) is a project taking place in Tacámbaro, Michoacán, Mexico, 45 minutes south of Patzcuaro.
In 2001, artist Artemio Rodriguez discovered that a few blocks from the house where he was raised in his native Tacámbaro was a large piece of land, approximately three acres, surrounded by houses and which had been abandoned for thirty years. The land has many trees and a natural spring. The main entrance is an adobe house which is in ruins.
Rodriguez learned that the property was owned by a local cooperative, MICASA, a general food store. He became part of the cooperative and subsequently president of the commission of education and ecology. He was then able to propose a plan for the use of the land. In March of 2008 the project was approved by the general embly and a few weeks later work was begun on rebuilding the adobe house.
The following is brief outline of the project:
1. Rebuild the adobe house using traditional building techniques and local materials to install a printmaking studio which will be open to the local community and also serve to fund a program of artists in residence.
2. Create an art gallery, a library dedicated to art and ecology, a store to sell local products, crafts, art and books.
3. Build a botanical garden to preserve native trees and plants, including orchids. Put in place a large compost to process the organic waste that the cooperative produces.
4. Build a large pond to make use of the water spring, and install a traditional hydraulic system which will distribute the water to the whole terrain.
5. Create a children’s library.
So far, the only economic support for this project has come from the cooperative ($30,000) and they are looking for money to continue the rest of the work.
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Posted in Compost Plan | 2 Comments »
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
I plan on bedding my chickens in it first and I hate to throw away all that good chicken manure.
Yes, it can be added to compost.
Shredded paper will add another carbon source for the bacteria and other decomposer-critters in your compost pile.
The shreds are a nice balance to the "greens" (nitrogen-rich material) you put into your compost pile.
http://mcrecycles.blogspot.com/2007/03/composting-another-way-to-recycle.html
"Browns provide the carbon — the energy — to the mix. These are typically dry, bulky materials like paper, straw, dry leaves or woodchips.
Greens are wet and rich in nitrogen. Items such as kitchen scraps, grass clippings, and green leaves provide protein for microbes. Fresh shrub cuttings are balanced; they provide both carbon and nitrogen. A general rule of thumb is 1 green to 4 brown by volume, though opinions vary."
http://www.pathnet.org/sp.asp?id=24065
Good Luck! Hope this helps.
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Saturday, July 25th, 2009
By measuring a garden space before buying materials, know exactly how much mulch, compost and fertilizer is required. Learn to measure square yards to plan a gardening project with this free video on gardening from the owner of a landscaping company.
Expert: Bill Elzey
Contact: www.showplacelawns.com
Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green
Duration : 0:3:36
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Saturday, July 25th, 2009
When adding yard or kitchen scraps to your compost pile, make sure it is broken down into small pieces. Learn more about what organic materials you can add to your compost pile and how to add them, in this free organic gardening video.
Expert: Gale Gassiot
Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”
Duration : 0:1:17
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Friday, July 24th, 2009
How long does it take for your compost to all mix together to be used in your garden? Also, should you put soil into your compost, because in pictures ive seen they just look like normal soil.
Hello Itchy-roe,
The time it takes to get useable compost depends on:
* The type and quantity of materials in your bin.
* The time of year.
* How often you turn your compost.
Compost will usually take between 6 and 18 months to be produced.
When your compost is ready it will be crumbly and dark brown. You should not be able to recognise the original materials that were put into the bin, although some twigs and egg shells may still be visible.
There are a number of different uses for your home compost.
* Mulch – a layer of compost can be applied to the surface of soil. This will add nutrients, helping to encourage plant growth.
* Soil conditioner – mix compost into the soil to improve structure and add nutrients.
* Lawn conditioner – mix an equal amount of sand and fine compost and spread over your lawn.
* Seed and potting mix – mix equal amounts of soil and compost. Experiment to find out the best proportions.
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009
Ordering landscaping materials is easy with these tips, get expert yard and landscape design tips in this free video.
Expert: Gale Gassiot
Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”
Duration : 0:1:5
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Posted in Make Your Own Compost | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
http://www.cleanairgardening.com/accessories.html If you add a lot of kitchen scraps to your compost bin and are not seeing the results you expect, consider adding more carbon-rich materials like leaves, newspaper or dried grass clippings.
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Part 2 of 2 of a brief overview of elements of the community garden composting of kitchen scraps at La Perla Garden, in the heart of New York City’s Manhattan Valley, with garden materials, leaves, Christmas trees and straw on a warm winter day.