how to make a compost barrel

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.…

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZyox5yLiMU Here's a good video on composting using nothing more than a trash can and a pair of bricks.  It really is that easy! The bigger the container you can fit, the better.  One critical factor for successful compost is volume. Using a nice big trash can will ensure you can get your pile cooking.

Trash can composting is an effective way to compost at home without spending a ton of money on a compost tumbler or big clunky compost bin. Are the results as good? With attention to a few key factors, the answer is definitely yes. For composting to work well, you need to primarily pay attention to airflow, volume, moisture, and contents. The above picture was sent in to me, and I love it.  Up to this point, I've composted in cramped spaces using small kitty litter buckets, but haven't had a trash can to try. Realistically, it's about the same footprint and you'll get better results due to the capacity. For a successful trash can composter, make sure you drill plenty of holes- composting needs oxygen.  Lots of commercially available composting…