T – Page 202 – Crazy About Compost

Top Ten Secrets – #1 Compost, How and Why

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-DuvERqT1g This guy rules. He goes over a number of different methods to get started composting, but what I like is his first method discussed is simply digging a hole. This is how I got started, and I still like to bury food scraps from time to time in a pit just for fun. He has great energy... I really like how he blasts store bought compost activators as a waste of time- they are. They might work but they're definitely not worth it. Whether it's a hole in the ground, a bin or a tumbler, you can get started composting quite easily and start turning your waste into a valuable resource.

Grubs in the Compost!

So I was checking out my balcony compost today, and I found a bunch of crinkly white critters in there...how did they get in there? What are they? Are they helpful or hurtful to my composting efforts? I'm pretty sure these are grubs (japanese beetles?). Grubs are considered a terror in the garden, but in the compost pile they definitely lend a hand in breaking down the waste. Especially since my balcony compost setup is a "cold compost" effort, I have no problem with these little guys spending time here to help. Any of you out there finding these in your composting efforts?

How to Build a Compost Pile for Dummies

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqWTYB_XLwE Here's a short, simple video on the basics for setting up a compost bin in the backyard. Ignore the comments section, keep it simple and get started!