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What Can Be Composted? (Backyard Composting: Part 3)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSeH71YaAN8 Rodale videos are always straight to the point and honest- they don't tell you to avoid composting meat, dairy, oily stuff... they just tell you to provide ample cover material and you'll be fine.  Love it! It's true- most how to compost videos focus on what not to do and tend to be overly cautious. While I appreciate that, the reality is that all organic material will break down. The answer is always the same- dig a small hole in the center, add your stuff, cover it back up and add twice that amount in cover materials. Done!

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Which Composting System Is Right For Me?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS7lg8OfMQc I like that he reviews several different types of commercially available composters and quickly points out the issue with them- they don't meet the cubic yard minimum. They're still perfectly good composters, but they don't meet the minimum size for quick efficient compost. I say the uglier, the better... bins made from pallets and wire aren't nice to look at, but make the best compost for the least money.

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