composting in a city garden
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Kimberly Barney on Feb 03, 2013Compost can be done on a small basis. You can make a small composter or if you prefer to purchase, check out Gardener's Supply. Gardener's Supply has a small patio composter that turns and is on wheels.Helpful Reply
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Becky P on Feb 03, 2013I add all kitchen scraps to my compost bin. Potato, carrot peelings, lettuce, etc. The blue jays love my egg shells, so they don't stick around long. I just like the fact I am doing my part not filling up a landfill anymore than I have to.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Feb 03, 2013Have you looked into "vermi" systems ( worm based) These can be just about the size of a small suitcase / carry on bag.Helpful Reply
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Patty Morgan on Feb 03, 2013I will go on line and check it out. I saw worms for sale before.Helpful Reply
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Patty Morgan on Feb 03, 2013My son is going to love this.Helpful Reply
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Patty Morgan on Feb 03, 2013I am worried about rats living in the city. It looks like fun. I have been on line reading about it.Helpful Reply
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3po3 on Feb 04, 2013I wrote this article a while back about my worm compost system. It should explain the basics, and help you get started. http://www.networx.com/article/vermiculture-thats-composting-with-wo Good luck, Patty.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Feb 04, 2013There's nothing wrong with just putting your eggshells and coffee grounds on your garden, Patty (I toss my tea leaves on mine every day). But you really should not have to worry about rodents in a well-tended compost pile, which can be city-sized.Helpful Reply
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3po3 on Feb 04, 2013To back up what Doug said (and he always knows what he's talking about), I put eggshells in my rose beds and other flowers. I compost everything else, pretty much, in my worm bin, but the eggshells take too long to break down, so I just skip the middleman worms.Helpful Reply
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Vicki on Feb 04, 2013used tea bags, used ground coffee with filter, crushed egg shells, crushed leaves, dead plants our of my containers, cut grasses, hair cuts. that way not to attract any unwanted pests like rats, chipmunks, squirrels.....Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Feb 05, 2013Vicki, make sure the plants you include have died a natural death and not from disease.Helpful Reply
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Patty Morgan on Feb 05, 2013I am starting to get excited about Spring coming our way in Philly. It has been so cold and dark. I can't wait to have my morning coffee in my garden watching things grow around me. It has been fun connecting with other gardens and most of all seeing pictures. Day dreaming about greener days to come.Helpful Reply
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Becky P on Feb 05, 2013it took a good year of composting to net any usuable compost. But, I know what you mean, I can't wait for spring, either!Helpful Reply
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