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Worm Inn Fruit Fly Trap

In the warmer months, I have challenges with fruit flies surrounding my Worm Inn from time to time. The key is to pay attention to the moisture level inside the Worm Inn and cover your deposits with bedding materials to keep them to a minimum. I decided to try putting my fruit fly trap on top of the Inn instead of on the ground beneath it. I found that I caught nearly all the fruit flies overnight by having it on top! If you haven't made a fruit fly trap before, they're really quick and cheap to make. All you need is: -A jar -A few drops of dish soap -1 cup of apple cider vinegar (wine works, too) -A piece of plastic wrap large enough to cover the opening…

Trash Can Composting

I realized that after I made my balcony composting videos, that I was shortchanging people in a sense- if you have the space to use a garbage can instead of a kitty litter container or a 5 gallon bucket, please do so! I received the above picture from a crazy composter named Marilee, and I had to share it with you. Great job, Marilee! One of the most important factors for composting is VOLUME. Therefore, the more volume you have, the better your results will be, given your materials added are appropriate. I tend to do that a lot- when my pile is just hovering at the 100F mark, I'll go clean up the block and shred a few bags' worth of leaves, soak them and add to the pile.…

Boston launching pilot composting program (article)

[originally found here: http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/article/20130813/NEWS08/130819986/boston-launching-pilot-composting-program?utm_campaign=residential_newsletter&utm_medium=residential_email&utm_source=residential_20130814&utm_content=article12] Boston is launching a pilot, drop-off program to collect organic waste from households and turn it into compost. The items being accepted for free at three farmers markets include mostly food scraps, such as fruits and vegetables, coffee grounds and filters, tea bags, egg shells, nut shells, pits and non-greasy items like rice, pasta, bread and cereal. However, house plants and potted soil will be taken, too. The limited-time program – it ends in late October – represents Boston's first foray into public composting and will allow city officials to evaluate how residential composting can be part of waste reduction goals. Mayor Thomas M. Menino said the program was inspired by feedback during community presentations about the city's urban agricultural zoning amendment and it contributes to…