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Posted by Eskimomommy Z5 Ind (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 05 at 16:53
| I work in a small family run grocery store/restaurant and I was wondering if I might be able to use some of the stuff they throw out.. I currently am not composting at home. But do you think I can still use rotting veggies bruised fruit, skins, coffee grinds. Without having my compost system up and running or should I not even bother collecting it yet? |
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RE: Any ideas?
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| When I lived in the country I composted in a pile right on the ground. The compost turned out just fine and I think the earthworms were attracted to the good stuff from below, as I was always amazed at how many worms were in that pile. Of course, those on a city lot may wish to avoid anything other than greens, to avoid attracting numerous flies and other wee beasts looking for a meal. A temporary compost corral could be as simple as a bit of chicken wire and some long stakes. |
RE: Any ideas?
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| you'll want to make sure you have enough browns to keep it smelling sweet. Shredded paper could do that if you don't have other kinds. check out the Soil, Compost and Mulch forum. They'll have good ideas about how to do this without a formal setup that will also control odors. |
All you need is a big bucket with a lid and the bottom cut out
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Dig a hole, put it in it. Put soil against sides . If you find it ugly, put a container plant on it (one that is light.)
Then, toss your compostables into the bucket and top with some wet newspaper (soak it for maximum wetness.)
Put lid on, put plant on lid. Repeat. When full, pull up bucket, cover stuff with more wet newspaper and dirt to hide, and repeat in another part of the yard. |
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