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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?

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Compost Wizard review – here’s how not to compost!

Have you seen the Compost Wizard compost tumbler before? I know I had my reservations about it at first, then I liked it, then I wasn't sure.  Yesterday I was out for a stroll in the neighborhood and happened to discover one out in the open, so I checked it out: First things first, this compost tumbler is in bad shape for a number of reasons...so this isn't just a review, but more like a how-to guide.  You can guess the first issue straight away, right?  It's not exactly level.  I tried to tumble it, and it was really hard because it's on a slant.  So there you have it: make sure your composter is level. The lid is threaded, and it takes a bit of force to open.  I…

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