Advanced Aerobic Composting

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhDsYQD_yRc Lucky Rick!  He managed to rake up leaves that are already a relatively smaller size...no need to shred! He's also got a killer blend of several types of manures, so right there with those two ingredients, technically he doesn't need anything else.  Both manure and leaves will naturally break down on their own, so just by combining them he's got himself one heck of a great soil coming.

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Worms: Thousands Escaping Compost Bin

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4l0KlHq5ig Yes, this can happen.  Check my previous post for how to prevent this. 1) Have the worm system full of material for several days in advance.  Make sure you have damp, shredded cardboard as well as food scraps and some old vermicompost or leaves.  Variety is good. 2) Hang a light over the system for several days when you add your worms.  This will discourage them from climbing out the top.

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