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The Worms Say Hi

I just cleared out the remainder of my produce in the fridge and made a kale/carrot/apple/ginger/cucumber/spirulina/cardboard smoothie. Over the last few months, I've refined what I give the worms to mostly juicer waste and a fair bit of dampened cardboard as a cover material. I've definitely seen them become more plump and/or healthy looking in general. I got worried for a bit when I was focusing on my compost toilet efforts a bit obsessively through the winter to ensure my pile cooked through the near zero degree temperatures. Now that the pile is killing off every pathogen in sight by maintaining a constant 120-130F, I can give the worms their deserved attention. Since I neglected them, I'm just keeping it simple with juicer waste... I feel like it definitely revitalized…

Compost Facts and a Good Day!

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The #1 Composting System: A Compost Bin.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4fRQZMk338 Of all the composting methods out there, using a compost bin is definitely the best way to go for quite a few important reasons: Capacity- Compost bins are always at least 3' x 3' x 3' in size. Compost tumblers and worm systems often leave you running out of space for more materials, which requires some strategy. Bins essentially eliminate this problem. Versatility- With the right material mixture, the contents will continuously cook at high temperatures and shrink, allowing for more space. Meat, dairy, and seafood are no concern to a compost bin, either. Low maintenance- Each Saturday, I walk out back with my container of scraps, make an indent in the top center of the pile, dump, and cover it back up. Add some fresh brown materials and…