This Thing Makes Turning Compost FUN!
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- čas přidán 16. 03. 2023
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Now this exactly the reason why they invented pitchforks...
I think compost is the hardest part of gardening,it takes time, it is not simple.
Like my dad once commented to our priest, "Dios y gringo" and Fr. Goddard replied humbly 'well, we try'. That's ONE Fine contraption, Compost mover! :D
That pile was never turned (was impossible to). It does get easier after the 5th turn. I think it wouldn’t be really effortless if I turned it from the beginning.
I didn't know airing it out like that helped. I just throw stuff in my compost bin. I'll have to try moving it around a bit.
Airing it helps speed things up, increase microbial activity. You can do it with a shovel too, but i have really tight space. It’s difficult for a shovel.
🙏🏽 First I will say you are absolutely beautiful and I love your energy.
Second I’ll suggest that you acquire an additional two composters . When you need to turn your compost use a pitchfork or what works best for you to transfer the compost from one composted to the other between the first two composters. Use the third composter to store the finished compost.
It’s a good idea to add some amendments to the compost to allow the bacteria and other life forms in the compost to uptake the nutrients and minerals to help their population to flourish thus improving your compost end result.
I wish you success with your harden and your CZcams endeavors 👍🏽🙏🏽
The Hungry bin ❤
i refered to dig a hole and drop the kitchen wash there and let it rotted
You need to cut the hook off the top,and attach to a screw gun.Just be really careful,it should be easier.
Is a screw gun a drill? If so that’s really dangerous if you are not strong enough. Maybe after turning it more to fluff it would make it less dangerous. I once almost twisted my wrist when an auger hit a rock.
Yeah a drill.Once I was drilling into concrete . . .
Do you have any worms in the unit at all?
How do you control flies (any type!)? …and, smell?! We’ve tried composting several times. We even live on a few acres and it STILL brings the flies around like crazy! I must be doing something wrong…. Please give me all your tips and tricks!
I’m not there so can’t comment much. Usually flies will have her around if food or rotten things are laying on top. Covering up with dried leaves or some kind of brown materials should help. Smell is there if there’s not enough browns. For more info see my video on composting:
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@@wendiland thank you!
I get some flies at first starting my compost but after a few days, the compost starts heating up and no insect wants to be in there! I get mine to 120F at one point in the cycle. But it's also good to cover the top with something like shredded paper or coco coir or just bury the fresh stuff to make it less smelly.
@@jefferytrapani9700 oh ok, thank you!
Is it Christmas already 😂
Haha it seriously felt that way! I’ve been wanting this thing forever!
Use pitchfork😐
That is so totally unnecessary.
Things will decompose without turning, but aerating speeds the process, create oxygen for the worms and help increase microbial activity. Normally gardeners use a shovel to turn, but that’s very difficult to do in this bin.
@@wendiland Yes, I think the bin is not helpful. I just leave it on the ground myself however, I have seen a rather clever design using a 60 gallon plastic pickle barrel which was supported by a steel rod about 3/4 inch diameter which rested on a wooden stand. There were many holes approx. 6mm diameter drilled around the perimeter of the barrel about a third of the length leaving about a third of it solid at each end. The holes allowed for air flow but not at the ends. This allowed it to be turned over by rotating the barrel on the steel rod every so often and not have the compost tea to drain out of it. A faucet at on end allowed to be let out into a bucket. Also, the barrel had a large screw cap to allow for loading and unloading. It was no chore at all to turn it over. I just heap it up through out the year enclosed by some old pallets and in the spring, I spread it out over the garden. This year I ran it over with the lawn mower because I going to go with no till method so next I'll be going down between the rows with wood chips from a local arborist. The gadget just looks like way to much work for the gain.