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I read recently in a garden magazine this instant recipe.I have'nt tried it yet myself but I think its worth a try, especially for those with real limited space.Your just suppose to fill a black garbage bag with dried leaves,throw in a couple of shovelfuls of nearly finished compost and a couple handfuls of 10-10-10 fertilizer.Close up the bag and leave in the sun,rolling and throwing it about occasionally.It says it will be finished compost in just weeks.We compost everything for our garden and in the fall we bag leaves to insulate and cover soft perenials so I just might give it a try to see if it would be faster than our compost heap.I love my compost any other info from anyone?
* * * * I am old, and repotting wont help! Plants: 292 | From: Minnesota | Registered: Jan 2004
| Seeded: 68.190.154.5
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Yep, Shamarian you've got the right thing going!
I would have to say though the leaves should be chopped up, for it to be done that fast!!!
The more exposed edges of the compostable item the faster it gets composted!!! More exposed area for those microbes to eat!!!!
quote:It says it will be finished compost in just weeks
I would do a test, try one the way they said to do. And one where you chop it up good, add a bit of beer (or wine cooler or even pepsi, the sugar is a good activator)!! That'll get it cookin' for sure. And see which way is better or quicker for you!
I have left mine in for a year, or 1 full season..
Weezie
I love compost too!!!
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Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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Thanks Weezie,thats some good ideas! The leaves I have bagged are those giant Red Maple leaves and they would take longer unless chopped.I was peeking thru Jerry Bakers garden book and he also recomends adding regular pop to the compost but stresses that it can't be diet pop.The compost can probably afford the extra calories that I cant
* * * * I am old, and repotting wont help! Plants: 292 | From: Minnesota | Registered: Jan 2004
| Seeded: 68.190.154.5
The pop is good for the dirt and supposedly the worms like it too????
And make sure the bag is black (NO SEE THROUGH ONES!) Drk Grn, or Drk Brn, if black isn't available. BUT YOU WANT IT DARK!!!
And another hint is, don't skimp when it comes to the bag's, the higher quality the better...... The thicker ones stand up better to if you had to pull or drag the bag around from place to place... Although not infisable, the thicker ones, seem to hold up better...
Weezie
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Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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I'm moving this topic to Landscaping Trials and Triumphs....
Plants: 11227 | From: Cedar Hill Washington | Registered: Aug 2002
| Seeded: 165.121.28.208
I love composting and this sounds like a fun way to try it. I love the idea of rolling the bag around. Sounds like kids might like that job (as long as they don't puncture the bag in their enthusiasm)!
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Hey I wonder how putting some horse manure in the mix would work. I have plenty of that.
Plants: 9 | From: Newborn, Georgia | Registered: Mar 2004
| Seeded: 141.129.1.98
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