How To Make A Compost Tumbler (Fast, Cheap and Easy)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzGaXMVmsUo I'm glad it has holes drilled... that's the downfall of most tumblers. If you're looking to do this with less labor, just take the barrel and sit it straight up- cover it with 3/16" holes.  Forget the tumbling aspect, just start it with 12" of shredded browns, then with each deposit of food scraps, add double the amount in brown materials. By the time that fills, you'll have compost on the bottom. The easiest option is to have a second one to start filling while the first one finishes... doing this, you'll have a great back-and-forth system to work with.

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“Worms At Work” Play Pavilion

http://www.sacurrent.com/sanantonio/storybook-houses-brings-whimsical-favorites-to-the-san-antonio-botanical-garden/Content?oid=2514151 A few months ago, Lauran Drown got in touch and asked for some vermicomposting tips... and then she comes back with this: Wow!  This is insane!  What an excellent way to show how worms work to naturally provide a necessary soil amendment. These are the things that help inspire and create curiosity... if you're in the San Antonio area, go check it out! Learn more about what Lauran is up to at http://www.bucrane.com .

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