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Oh Fudge... Can I Compost It?
I have been composting for many years and know the basics. I've been told no meat,no fat and no dairy in the compost. I made some fudge that sugared and …
Composting Paper - Is it Safe?
I have a question about composting paper...You talk about using your shredded bills and cardboard in your compost pile. Do these processed papers contain …
Harvesting / Collecting Compost.
A gardener I know has two compost bins made of skids on three sides with one side open.
Both sit on bare ground.
I see how easy it is to turn the compost, …
Bokashi pilot program in H.R.
Hi Leslie,
Will diverting kitchen scraps from my compost heap to use in the Bokashi system slow down the rate of development of my yard waste compost? …
Ants in the Compost Pile
I have tiny black ants in my compost pile, should I use diatomaceous earth on them, something else or are they helping my compost break down?
Photo …
The Worms in My Garden Compost have Disappeared!
We compost in a large plastic composter that used to be loaded with worms throughout the compost material. Recently we have noticed that the worms are …
100% Compost or 50/50% Topsoil and Compost???????
I am buying 15 yards of something this spring. Just not sure what is best for my purpose. 100% compost is available along with a 50/50 blend of compost …
Compost Tumbler Questions
How ya doing? I live in Virginia, Zone 6b, Jan. 10,2013, temp 30 to 50 degrees F, dry. I have a four part question.
Airholes for my Tumbler I have …
Daily Kitchen Scraps Meets a Full Compost Tumbler
What do I do with my daily kitchen scraps as I produce compostable material everyday and my tumbler is already full?
This is a problem I continuously …
Tumbler contents are too wet.
My compost tumbler has turned very wet.
What do I add to absorb the liquid?
lu
I had a Similar Problem
I have been testing a compost tumbler on …
Why Doesn't Super Hot Compost Starter Help Raise the Temperature in my Pile?
My husband and I are new to the gardening and composting world. I'd saying we're doing fairly well with the gardening part, if you don't count the green …
Someone Else's Compost
My husband and I bought a house with a compost bin. The house has been vacant for several months, but there is stuff in it from the previous owner. Should …
Does Mushroom Compost Serve the Same Function as Mycorrhizae
Hello, and thank you for this wonderful resource.
We are organic backyard growers in NE Melbourne, Australia.
I googled "mycorrhiza and mushroom compost" …
Why Won't my Fall Leaves Based Compost Get Hot in My Compost Tumbler?
I can't get hot compost going in my Compost Tumbler! My base is shredded fall leaves (oak&maple). I picked them up in a vac/bagger, so they are well-shredded. …
Compost too Alkaline from Fly Ash
I bought some compost which I found out had a pH of 8.4! I rang the business and they said it was probably due to fly ash being added to the compost. The …
Diseased Apples (Scab) in Compost Bin
Apple Scab - photo by Luke Milliron
I am new to composting this year. I have been placing a variety of browns and greens in my bin, including kitchen …
Preschoolers Making Compost and Possible Herbicide Residues
We are in the process of making our own compost. We have a straw bale donated to us. I'm concerned about our compost becoming a "killer compost" from …
Unidentified Fungi in the Garden
I've been seeing a large amount of fungi in the community garden I manage. I haven't identified them. I don't even know if they're toadstools or mushrooms. …
Can you plant a vegetable garden in pure compost?
Had a load of compost from a company "Blessing Blends" specializing in organic, high quality compost. What they delivered looked amazing - so after stripping …
Ammonia Smell
i just started composting using a aerobin 400
added a layer of dried leaves, then a layer of active compost from home depot.
have been adding chopped …
Aerobic Pit Composting
I want to Know about pit construction plan, Size and dimensions for 50 acres in Pakistan for irrigated land. Can you please also include pit pictures. …
Starting a Raised Garden this Year - Leaf Compost Only??
I am starting a "Raised Garden" for the first time this year about 4' x 12'... I have plenty of composted leaves, some from 4-5 years ago.. I collect leaves …
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