ways of composting

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deHIIGUiC8s A guy by the name of "travelsignguy" often comments on my Youtube videos, offering feedback and suggestions.  Last week I posted the video "How to Start Balcony Composting in 15 Minutes or Less", and he made a great process improvement suggestion right away. I know I don't like turning compost, and I don't think anyone does.  He suggested to add a third bucket to alternate with the top bucket in the system.  Perfect! In other words, drill holes in a third bucket on the sides and bottom, then each week dump the bucket with composting material into the empty bucket, and put that one into play.  By doing this, you're effectively tumbling your compost.  The material is being completely overturned, and this is a great oxygen exchange as well.…

Balcony composting is a great way to compost in small spaces if you're not the worm composting type.  Recently I posted a video on how to get started balcony composting in 15 minutes or less, and the response to the video has been great so far. For the non-video people, I wanted to show you an updated picture of how it's going.  Pictured above, is the two bucket system, and I found a piece of scrap trim from renovating the kitchen to use as an aerator.  So, how's it looking? Exciting, right?  While there's plenty of room to add more food scraps and such, it's already obtaining some nice toasty temperatures thus far...pretty cool!  I'm not sure how many updates I'll have on this particular system, but if anything weird…

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdVU7HVFMrU Balcony composting is a great way to reduce waste to the landfill while having fun making some great soil for next to no cost.  For those that don't compost because they're grossed out by worms or don't have the time or space- this method may be the one for you. All you need is two 5 gallon buckets or similar containers and a drill with a 1/8" bit.  Drill holes in the sides and bottom of the top bucket, and then place it into the bottom bucket.  The bottom bucket functions as your leachate collection tray. Now add a layer of shredded cardboard/shredded leaves/straw in the bottom, followed by a layer of food scraps.  Take note to avoid adding meat, dairy (crushed eggshells are fine), fish, pet waste or…