Turning The Fall/Winter Compost & the Worms are Alright!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBX3f_VNGKQ In this later part of the video series, he gets the Geobin to start his next round of composting. I really liked his homemade bin, so I was surprised he shelled out some cash to get a bin. He mentioned wanting something portable, durable, mobile, and able to hold material easier. I think it should live up to that quite well. He also gets excited about red wigglers, which are always a nice surprise with large compost piles. Although he had winter temperatures well below zero, he still had red wigglers survive... resilient creatures they are!  

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Geobin Composting System Review (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcxVwgBp5NE I was searching for a compost bin, and I think I've found it: the Geobin Compost Bin.  For those of you looking for a quick and easy solution that's tidy and gets it done, I really think this one works. Compost bins should be simple: it's essentially a fence and some stakes.  It needs to be sturdy and look neat.  If neatness isn't an issue for you, I highly suggest building your own bin out of some concrete mesh, or chicken wire, or anything really.  As long as the material is contained and you can put a tarp over it, that's all you really need. The Geobin fits material up to 4 feet in diameter and a good 3 feet high, which is enough to create some serious heat…

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