Composting with Grass Clippings

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlmI80qzRlk This video is great for its simplicity and the fact that it really works like this. Pile stuff up, get it wet and that's it. I like that there's no bin or tumbler being used- just a heap in the yard will do it. I don't have any grass, but this makes me want to go get some nearby just to add some more diversity to my piles.

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Worm Inn MEGA Review

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpWnZP0YDbU The Worm Inn MEGA is the latest improvement on the original Worm Inn system. With this system you can turn huge quantities of organic materials into worm castings fairly quickly, without the hassle. Simply add a layer of shredded cardboard, some shredded paper, a dash of leaves and of course food scraps. Let the material sit for a week while you order the red wiggler worms for the system. One to two pounds of red wigglers is plenty to get started while you get the hang of their behavior. From there, it's as easy as adding your food scraps each week and removing fresh castings from the bottom via the drawstring opening (initially this will take a few weeks). This system reigns superior over the others simply due to…

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How To Make A Compost Bin – Timelapse

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HjT6zFs7eg Here's a pretty clean-cut video on building a three chamber compost bin.  There must be a thousand videos on how to make a compost bin, and they're all slightly different designs. I wouldn't get hung up on it.  As long as you can open it up to remove the finished contents without breaking your back, you should be good to go with whatever design you choose. Don't worry about getting in there to turn the pile over, all that does is allow heat to escape from the active center.  

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