Homemade compost is so exciting! (MERGED)

polomint_2

squiggle37 wrote: »

thanks for info OP, Im picking up my compost bin today bought it on ebay for 7quid so im a happy chappy cant wait to start composting

congrats....:beer: Its amazing how much pleaseure you get from making dirt... out of waste...lol :rotfl:

A good compost needs....AIr..Moisture and heat...

Start it off with some dry stuff...like some cardboard shredded up...then you can pop your peelings in...a good stir every now and again to.

JenM_2

Thanks all - very helpful all round!!

Jen

squiggle37

Hiya

I put liquid evergreen feed and weed on grass at my start of last month, i chucked the box and didnt take notice of what it said about composting, as i only got my composters this week, im going to cut my grass today its second cut after feeding and weeding,
Im wanting to know is it okay to chuck the cutting in composter??
thanks for replies,
Ange

Lord_Gardener

I'm afraid it depends on what pesticide is being used in the 'fed and weed'. They break down at different rates! For many brands if you leave the clippings to 'compost' for about 12 months you should be Ok. I'd check another container for details to allay your fears!

squiggle37

thanks i will bag the cuttings then see whats what when i go to b&q one day this week and read the box.

sara_501

Hi Guys

Just sitting here peeling a load of spuds for dinner and wondered if anyone could give me advice in putting the peelings to good use?

I'm mainly concerned about smell and inviting house guests (mice, rats etc)

all advice welcomed with thanks:T

Sara x

WestonDave

Actual composting is probably not an indoor job, but you could either have a wormery or a bokashi bin indoors which both break down food materials. I've not used either personally but neither are supposed to smell although in some cases the Bokashi bins can get a funny smell.

sara_501

WestonDave wrote: »

Actual composting is probably not an indoor job, but you could either have a wormery or a bokashi bin indoors which both break down food materials. I've not used either personally but neither are supposed to smell although in some cases the Bokashi bins can get a funny smell.

I look into these, the biggest problem with outside is not wanting to attract vermin - anyone have any experience of this problem?

also

can banana skins be composted? they seem very coarse

thanks

sara_501

sara_501 wrote: »

I look into these, the biggest problem with outside is not wanting to attract vermin - anyone have any experience of this problem?

also

can banana skins be composted? they seem very coarse

thanks

Answered my own question when I found this site

http://www.compostthis.co.uk/

so that's what I compost sorted, now can anyone advise me on how to do this....

would a kitchen swing lid bin with holes drilled in it suffice?

ethansmum

Get yourself a wormery- free compost and worm wee tea! (Its the best liquid feed ever!)