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Compost

Anne17Anne17 Posts: 98
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so I'm watching Montys instructional video on compost

firstly, he has about 5 compost bins - and he has acres of space for wheel barrows, shredders and more compost bins.

so I have 2 compost bins squeezed into a gap between the fence and the greenhouse, no where else to put it

any suggestions for turning it ? I usually spend a dreadful day emptying one out completely, then moving the other one into the empty space, then, if I have the strength, retrieving what compost is ready then go for a stiff drink and a shower

is there an easier way ?

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,143

    We do what you do - to be honest OH usually takes the fork out of my hands and takes over - I make the coffee/fetch the beer image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,143
    Dovefromabove says:

    ... I make the coffee/fetch the beer image

    See original post

     Monty seems to ignore the importance of that bit image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • plant pauperplant pauper Posts: 6,904

    If anyone feels like coming and turning mine I can do beer...tea , coffee, umbongo...bribery, corruption! image

  • Kitty 2Kitty 2 Posts: 5,150

    I'll gladly come as long as I can have a cocktail umbrella and a crazy straw in my umbongo please image

  • plant pauperplant pauper Posts: 6,904

    I'm ironing the little paper umbrella and curling the straw as I type. When can I expect you? image

  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,087

    Three bins here made from old pallets so quite large and at the end of the veg plot.  In theory, one is ready, one is cooking and one is being filled but the spring and autumn clear ups mean they are always all full so we now have another heap of all the least desirable stuff across the road at the edge of the paddock.

    It is just a case of sheer physical labour.  Empty each one in turn then put the unready stuff back and pile the good stuff on the nearest spare bit of veg plot or on the beds as needed if it's autumn.  Repeat till done but filling the first one with all the uncooked stuff then a good watering and a cover of corrugated plastic to try and speed up the cooking process.

    With any luck, we end up with one completely empty bin to restart the whole process.

    He gets water or coffee as needed and maybe a beer at the end.

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • MrMahoniaMrMahonia Posts: 82

    you could invest in a bin with a handle to turn it, kind of like a tombola

  • Kitty 2Kitty 2 Posts: 5,150

    A quarter past eleventy twelve o'clock pp ? ?

  • plant pauperplant pauper Posts: 6,904

    Same here obelixx. Three very large bins ...theory being...da da... all full to the neck! image 

    I climbed up a step ladder with my trusty auger and bored in and hauled up. It seemed to work as the temperature rose considerably. I soak the cleanings from the guinea pig in a bucket for a couple of days and gently drizzle it over as an activator. Yummy! 

    If the temperature drops I'm going to reassess and try to get back on track. As it is I have nothing to use and no room for any more! What sort of system's that? 

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