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LilRaverBoi · 06-08-2009, 01:28 PM

Well, you really don't need anything fancy. Simply creating a pile of organic matter works just fine. If you want to get crafty and make it look more contained, build a simple structure with some plywood. IMO the fancy bins people used are very over-rated and, though some of them assist in turning the material over periodically, they aren't typically exposed to the regular soil, so do not permit passive transfer of moisture/microbes. Compost really shouldn't cost you anything...maybe to buy a pitchfork if you don't have one to turn your pile with. Beyond that, it's just yard and kitchen waste thrown in a pile. Simple, cheap and effective.

06-08-2009, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
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