Here’s what to consider when building or buying compost bins as well as how to use your compost bins effectively. I’ll share practical tips and problem-solving scenarios so you can make compost faster, reduce pest problems, make the best use of your space, and keep the neighbors happy! I’ll also share mistakes we’ve made with our compost bins so you can benefit from what we’ve learned.
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► REOTEMP heavy-duty compost thermometer – https://geni.us/reotemp-compost [Amazon]
► REOTEMP soil & compost tumbler thermometer (12-inch) – https://geni.us/reotemp-soil [Amazon]
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https://youtu.be/eaF3kbnx2qE
► Everyday Items You Can Compost: https://Youtu.Be/-45k0o_0ucy
► Beginner’s Guide to Composting: Alaska Expert’s 4-Step Method for Fast Results
https://youtu.be/ofCW2yKl0zE
► Beginner’s Guide to Composting: Alaska Expert’s 4-Step Method for Fast Results
https://youtu.be/ofCW2yKl0zE
► COMPOSTING Tutorial — Get Hot, Finished Compost Every Time: https://youtu.be/F8o-o-UKTNs
► The Easy Way To Turn Food Waste Into Compost: https://Youtu.Be/Jbgkyq7olwq
► How To Make Compost Fast (My Fun Time-Lapse): https://Youtu.Be/Gi1w4_Jnole
► Timestamps:
00:00 – Compost setup tour
00:55 – Is it worth having compost bins?
01:30 – Benefits of compost bins
03:00 – My first compost pile in 1985
04:30 – Begin tour of our compost setup
05:00 – Best size for compost bins
05:35 – Benefits of wood bins
06:30 – Do compost bins need bottoms?
08:00 – Screen vs. wood-lined bins
09:35 – Quick tips for turning compost
10:20 – Benefits to covering your compost
11:05 – How much will your compost shrink?
11:35 – What do microbes need?
12:35 – Short intro to compost thermometers
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