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Millipedes As Composters?

So I went to a show earlier tonight and I ran into a friend that's really into plants. We started talking about composting (duh) and she mentioned having a bunch of pet millipedes. I wasn't aware that they also act as composters, although not on the same level as the famous red wiggler. Another item to add to the agenda...creating a millipede bin alongside the worm bin and see just how much slower they degrade stuff. I can't say I've ever thought of having pet millipedes, but it sounds like a cool addition to the house if they like to compost. Why not? Later today, I will be posting my review of the Envirocycle compost tumbler, as well as another update on the kitchen compost crock. I think it's day…

Are Compost Crocks Really All That? (article)

Yesterday, I wrote an article summing up my thoughts about the kitchen compost crock and its effectiveness...here we go: I've been composting forever, and just recently I decided to curb my curiosity and try out a "compost crock". Are they really necessary, or just a fun item? It's definitely a glamour item, and since my kitchen is in really bad shape, it's the beacon of light. It's also become the beacon of stench. Here's what happened: I got the thing, filled it to the brim all at once (which I think may be why) and within two days I wouldn't have known there was a charcoal filter in the lid. However, day three came around and now I don't notice anything, other than that the crock is super hot...pretty cool. …

22 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Compost (article)

Read this short article: 22 Things You Didn't Know You Could Compost This is a good article to get you thinking about other stuff you may come across that needs to get in your compost. A good portion of the items are obvious, like dead flowers, hair, and cotton swabs. They even put beer and winery waste on there... yeah, I get tons of that. Not sure how applicable that one is. Then there's roadkill. Why would you list roadkill on there? Yes it "biodegrades", but animal waste is not something you want in your pile, let alone the corpse along with the waste! Further still, they mention green funerals. Sounds like a good option, bury me in the woods with no embalming fluid. Pretty hip.