Comments on: Compost pile Q&A

By: Dittman

Dittman — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:08:32 +0000

Did vermiculture in my apartment for five years before moving to a house where I have a big ol’ pile in the back. It’s not important that’s grass, you just want to keep your green (lettuce, other veggie scraps) in proportion to your brown. Think 5:1 brown to green.
You might want to contact the Master Gardener program http://hortweb.cas.psu.edu/mg/- they often offer free workshops.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:28:03 +0000

If I can’t find grass clippings, I use weeds I’ve pulled out of the yard. Coffee grounds and filters are pretty much awesome for composting. They really help the soil. I also crunch down eggshells and add them. I found the easiest way to get the stuff from my kitchen to the garden is to keep it in a tightly-sealed container inside – I use a commercial size maxwell house container lined with a shopping bag. Usually, I take it out about 1-2 times weekly, depending. It also REALLY reduces any stinky smells in the usual trash.

By: Trisha's DH

Trisha's DH — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:26:07 +0000

I am not sure a compost pile is a good idea at our current location. We really don’t have a place to do that also we would have to check with the office of our complex if that is even ok. We really don’t have a need for a pile. In my honest opinion. Just thought I would share my $.02