Guest guest Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Nice and simple....I thought it interesting she said to only roll it once a week. I thought compost needed to be turned every day, bu maybe that's only "open pit" compost piles. Cyndi In a message dated 8/31/2008 11:56:58 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, FirstYrs08 writes: Found these instructions as to how to make your own compost bin (instead of paying a fortune for a large composter)…..http://video.about.com/greenliving/Homemade-Compost-Bin.htm It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Found these instructions as to how to make your own compost bin (instead of paying a fortune for a large composter)….. http://video.about.com/greenliving/Homemade-Compost-Bin.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 My concern was that even though its off the ground its still low enough for critters to get into, especially with the wholes in the sides. I guess if I bungee cord it shut (like most of my neighbors do with their trash) it might not be bad... I just hate to think of me going out there and discovering some bug/snake/lizard, etc in my compost bin... I don't handle critters well... Terri M--- On Sun, 8/31/08, cyndikrall <cyndikrall wrote: cyndikrall <cyndikrallRe: [RFSL] Home made compost bin Date: Sunday, August 31, 2008, 6:44 PM Nice and simple....I thought it interesting she said to only roll it once a week. I thought compost needed to be turned every day, bu maybe that's only "open pit" compost piles. Cyndi In a message dated 8/31/2008 11:56:58 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, FirstYrs08 writes: Found these instructions as to how to make your own compost bin (instead of paying a fortune for a large composter)…..http://video. about.com/ greenliving/ Homemade- Compost-Bin. htm It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Terri: Bugs, yes. Snakes and critters? No...unless you don't seal it properly. The holes should be too small for snakes and critters and the lid should be snapped properly in place. This is actually the PERFECT solution. (At least it is for me, LOL.) Composting at it's most simple. Very cool! I have bookmarked the video as a reminder to myself for when I begin gardening in sunny CA. <grins> --Cee-- Terri McLaughlin <tressa1220 Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:19:05 PMRe: [RFSL] Home made compost bin My concern was that even though its off the ground its still low enough for critters to get into, especially with the wholes in the sides. I guess if I bungee cord it shut (like most of my neighbors do with their trash) it might not be bad... I just hate to think of me going out there and discovering some bug/snake/lizard, etc in my compost bin... I don't handle critters well... Terri M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Well teh bungee cord would help to keep the raccoons out- they are super smart and snapped-lids don't deter them. I have seen some very small lizards and snakes around - its the little ones that creep me out the most, they have the surprise factor down pat... lol Maybe I can create teh bin and then let Brian handle the maintenance... Terri M--- On Sun, 8/31/08, Celia Browne <lady_celia wrote: Celia Browne <lady_celiaRe: [RFSL] Home made compost bin Date: Sunday, August 31, 2008, 10:27 PM Terri: Bugs, yes. Snakes and critters? No...unless you don't seal it properly. The holes should be too small for snakes and critters and the lid should be snapped properly in place. This is actually the PERFECT solution. (At least it is for me, LOL.) Composting at it's most simple. Very cool! I have bookmarked the video as a reminder to myself for when I begin gardening in sunny CA. <grins> --Cee-- Terri McLaughlin <tressa1220 Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:19:05 PMRe: [RFSL] Home made compost bin My concern was that even though its off the ground its still low enough for critters to get into, especially with the wholes in the sides. I guess if I bungee cord it shut (like most of my neighbors do with their trash) it might not be bad... I just hate to think of me going out there and discovering some bug/snake/lizard, etc in my compost bin... I don't handle critters well... Terri M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 I've been composting almost 20 yrs. in yards full of bugs, snakes, lizards, rabbits, racoons groundhogs, deer, fox,mice, squirrels, etc. I've never seen snakes or lizards near them. They generally like to bask in the sun. I did have a little lizard get in the house once when we were replacing the windows. Fast little buggers. Yes you will some times get bugs but it's not usually a problem. Just the same gnats that are out there usually. Once I had some kind of bee but they left in 2 days. I almost always leave my lid off. I'm out there daily with kitchen scraps. If you top it off with lawn debris you're less likely to have bugs stuff. I don't bother. I put the lid on more in the winter.Try it! It's worth it! Lara <> >Terri McLaughlin [tressa1220] >8/31/2008 10:34:11 PM > >Re: [RFSL] Home made compost bin > > >Well teh bungee cord would help to keep the raccoons out- they are super smart >and snapped-lids don't deter them. >I have seen some very small lizards and snakes around - its the little ones that >creep me out the most, they have the surprise factor down pat... lol >Maybe I can create teh bin and then let Brian handle the maintenance... >Terri M >--- On Sun, 8/31/08, Celia Browne <lady_celia wrote: > >Celia Browne <lady_celia >Re: [RFSL] Home made compost bin > >Sunday, August 31, 2008, 10:27 PM > > > >Terri: > >Bugs, yes. Snakes and critters? No...unless you don't seal it properly. The >holes should be too small for snakes and critters and the lid should be snapped >properly in place. This is actually the PERFECT solution. (At least it is for >me, LOL.) Composting at it's most simple. Very cool! I have bookmarked the >video as a reminder to myself for when I begin gardening in sunny CA. <grins> > >--Cee-- > > > > > > > >Terri McLaughlin <tressa1220 > >Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:19:05 PM >Re: [RFSL] Home made compost bin > > > >My concern was that even though its off the ground its still low enough for >critters to get into, especially with the wholes in the sides. I guess if I >bungee cord it shut (like most of my neighbors do with their trash) it might not >be bad... >I just hate to think of me going out there and discovering some >bug/snake/lizard, etc in my compost bin... I don't handle critters well... >Terri M >Messages in this topic (5) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic >Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Calendar >"Let food be your medicine" Hippocrates > >Change settings via the Web ( ID required) >Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to >Traditional > >=== message truncated === http://toolbar.Care2.com Make your computer carbon-neutral (free).http://www.Care2.com Green Living, Human Rights and more - 8 million members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Dig up your mother's recipe cards and dust off grandma's cookbooks! Join Retro Recipes for an exploration and celebration of the culture of cooking in the 20th century: Retro_Recipes/ Are you serious about the raccoons? I know they are smart little devils and can untie knots and stuff, but I didn't think they were strong enough to crack the seal on a huge Rubbermaid garbage can! (But what do I know, LOL.) Actually, I would find that funny as hell to see and I would have applaud them for their ingenuity if they really could... --Cee-- Terri McLaughlin tressa1220 Well teh bungee cord would help to keep the raccoons out- they are super smart and snapped-lids don't deter them. I have seen some very small lizards and snakes around - its the little ones that creep me out the most, they have the surprise factor down pat... lol Maybe I can create teh bin and then let Brian handle the maintenance. .. Terri M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Yup raccoons can open trash cans - they knock them over and jump on top which sometimes pops it off, or they roll them, etc. I have a big rectangular one that snaps and then the handle holds it on too but my neighbors say they figure them all out eventually. Terri M--- On Mon, 9/1/08, Celia Browne <lady_celia wrote: Celia Browne <lady_celiaRe: [RFSL] Home made compost bin Date: Monday, September 1, 2008, 10:54 AM Dig up your mother's recipe cards and dust off grandma's cookbooks! Join Retro Recipes for an exploration and celebration of the culture of cooking in the 20th century: Retro_Recipes/ Are you serious about the raccoons? I know they are smart little devils and can untie knots and stuff, but I didn't think they were strong enough to crack the seal on a huge Rubbermaid garbage can! (But what do I know, LOL.) Actually, I would find that funny as hell to see and I would have applaud them for their ingenuity if they really could... --Cee-- Terri McLaughlin tressa1220 Well teh bungee cord would help to keep the raccoons out- they are super smart and snapped-lids don't deter them. I have seen some very small lizards and snakes around - its the little ones that creep me out the most, they have the surprise factor down pat... lol Maybe I can create teh bin and then let Brian handle the maintenance. .. Terri M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Well, I guess I could see that happening! Smart little buggers!!! <wink-wink> --C-- Terri McLaughlin tressa1220 Yup raccoons can open trash cans - they knock them over and jump on top which sometimes pops it off, or they roll them, etc. I have a big rectangular one that snaps and then the handle holds it on too but my neighbors say they figure them all out eventually. Terri M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 That was a lot easier than other instructions I've seen. I would probably throw in a good shovelful of dirt to get the microbes started a bit faster, too. I'm just lazy. I got some old dryer and washer tubs and fill them. When one is full, I have an old glass tabletop I cover it with. After a few months, I uncover it and use it. It takes a while because I don't flip it, and the sides have a lot of holes , so it probably doesn't heat up as it should. I go to my dads and scoop up some of his donkey's poo to add to mine a couple times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I must confess I find raccoons unbearably cute, despite the destruction, lol. I'd be like Cee, and be cheering them on, lol. We used to keep our dog food is a large plastic garbage can. But one night skunks started chewing thru the plastic, and we switched to a metal can, and put it in the garage. The raccoons never tried to get into it, but those tenacious skunks must have spent hours chewing thru the top. Cyndi In a message dated 9/1/2008 8:11:19 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tressa1220 writes: Yup raccoons can open trash cans - they knock them over and jump on top which sometimes pops it off, or they roll them, etc. I have a big rectangular one that snaps and then the handle holds it on too but my neighbors say they figure them all out eventually. Terri M--- On Mon, 9/1/08, Celia Browne <lady_celia > wrote: Celia Browne <lady_celia >Re: [RFSL] Home made compost bin Date: Monday, September 1, 2008, 10:54 AM Dig up your mother's recipe cards and dust off grandma's cookbooks! Join Retro Recipes for an exploration and celebration of the culture of cooking in the 20th century: Retro_Recipes/ Are you serious about the raccoons? I know they are smart little devils and can untie knots and stuff, but I didn't think they were strong enough to crack the seal on a huge Rubbermaid garbage can! (But what do I know, LOL.) Actually, I would find that funny as hell to see and I would have applaud them for their ingenuity if they really could... --Cee-- Terri McLaughlin tressa1220 Well teh bungee cord would help to keep the raccoons out- they are super smart and snapped-lids don't deter them. I have seen some very small lizards and snakes around - its the little ones that creep me out the most, they have the surprise factor down pat... lol Maybe I can create teh bin and then let Brian handle the maintenance. .. Terri M It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Terri, please try to get a picture some time. I'd love to see this! Cyndi :-) In a message dated 9/3/2008 6:48:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tressa1220 writes: I don't mind the raccoons much - I just don't want to have to clean up after them. lol They are rather cute and very sanitary (lol) - they are always washing their hands and face in the creek behind our house. I've not seen skunks yet, but I bet they're out there. Terri M It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I don't mind the raccoons much - I just don't want to have to clean up after them. lol They are rather cute and very sanitary (lol) - they are always washing their hands and face in the creek behind our house. I've not seen skunks yet, but I bet they're out there. Terri M--- On Wed, 9/3/08, cyndikrall <cyndikrall wrote: cyndikrall <cyndikrallRe: [RFSL] Home made compost bin Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 1:11 AM I must confess I find raccoons unbearably cute, despite the destruction, lol. I'd be like Cee, and be cheering them on, lol. We used to keep our dog food is a large plastic garbage can. But one night skunks started chewing thru the plastic, and we switched to a metal can, and put it in the garage. The raccoons never tried to get into it, but those tenacious skunks must have spent hours chewing thru the top. Cyndi In a message dated 9/1/2008 8:11:19 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tressa1220 writes: Yup raccoons can open trash cans - they knock them over and jump on top which sometimes pops it off, or they roll them, etc. I have a big rectangular one that snaps and then the handle holds it on too but my neighbors say they figure them all out eventually. Terri M--- On Mon, 9/1/08, Celia Browne <lady_celia > wrote: Celia Browne <lady_celia >Re: [RFSL] Home made compost binMonday, September 1, 2008, 10:54 AM Dig up your mother's recipe cards and dust off grandma's cookbooks! Join Retro Recipes for an exploration and celebration of the culture of cooking in the 20th century: http://groups. / group/Retro_ Recipes/ Are you serious about the raccoons? I know they are smart little devils and can untie knots and stuff, but I didn't think they were strong enough to crack the seal on a huge Rubbermaid garbage can! (But what do I know, LOL.) Actually, I would find that funny as hell to see and I would have applaud them for their ingenuity if they really could... --Cee-- Terri McLaughlin tressa1220 Well teh bungee cord would help to keep the raccoons out- they are super smart and snapped-lids don't deter them. I have seen some very small lizards and snakes around - its the little ones that creep me out the most, they have the surprise factor down pat... lol Maybe I can create teh bin and then let Brian handle the maintenance. .. Terri M It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have some! I'll try to send them through to the group. I only jsut got them the other day (they were on my mom's camera since May!) Terri M--- On Wed, 9/3/08, cyndikrall <cyndikrall wrote: cyndikrall <cyndikrallRe: [RFSL] Home made compost bin Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 12:26 PM Terri, please try to get a picture some time. I'd love to see this! Cyndi :-) In a message dated 9/3/2008 6:48:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tressa1220 writes: I don't mind the raccoons much - I just don't want to have to clean up after them. lol They are rather cute and very sanitary (lol) - they are always washing their hands and face in the creek behind our house. I've not seen skunks yet, but I bet they're out there. Terri M It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Cee, we were remodeling the kitchen a coupla years ago and I had to move my pantry contents to an outside shed. I just closed the door, but didn't lock it. (it's a plywood door). Those rascals opened jars of picante and some home canned pears. I guess they were shopping to see what they liked. Everything was pulled out of the bins. I didn't have lids on them, though. What a mess!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 OMG! Too funny....hahahaha!!! I've heard they are resourceful little buggars, but that's something else. I would have been laughing too hard to be mad though. <smiles> --Cee-- kelli boone <healthyhomemaker Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 4:17:06 PM[RFSL] Re: Home made compost bin Cee, we were remodeling the kitchen a coupla years ago and I had to move my pantry contents to an outside shed. I just closed the door, but didn't lock it. (it's a plywood door). Those rascals opened jars of picante and some home canned pears. I guess they were shopping to see what they liked. Everything was pulled out of the bins. I didn't have lids on them, though. What a mess!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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