Friday, September 30, 2011

Weeds in the Compost Pile - Should You Worry?

!±8± Weeds in the Compost Pile - Should You Worry?

Should weeds go in the compost pile, especially those with seeds? This question is bound to arise in midsummer as a bumper crop of weeds hits most gardeners. Here are some thoughts on the matter but you have to make up your own mind.

First of all, it would appear that weeds that have not gone to seed would all be safe to use for compost. However, the gardener needs to look at the plant itself. Chances are that an annual weed that has been uprooted and the roots allowed to dry will be dead before it hit the pile. Perennial weeds are a different sort all together.

Their roots are likely to survive a long time. In appearance they will often be white and thick with moisture retentive properties, ready to wait until circumstances allow them to sprout and spread, circumstances like the edges of a compost pile with warmth, moisture and food. Actually, they may be more trouble than weeds with thousands of viable seeds.

After all we are told that every cubic foot of soil has millions of seeds. Even if there is only one million weed seeds in a cubic foot of your garden soil, and that only the ones in the top inch will sprout, that means that there are five hundred seventy-eight weeds ready to sprout in every square inch of garden soil. How much difference will a few more seeds per cubic foot make?

Balance this with the knowledge that those weeds represent a great source of nitrogen for the compost pile. Plus, their roots have gone deep and long to capture a lot of mineral content for the soil which you can now move into the bins to enrich the topsoil later. Just as carrots and corn will gather both similar and different things from the soil, so do different weeds and thus a good mix of weeds for the compost pile implies a richer pile by far. Also the quick composters must remember that a fast pile is a hot pile and this will kill a lot of the seeds and the perennial roots as well.

So the plants that we call weeds may be a nuisance in the garden but a treasure in the compost bins. As the mystery of composting happens in the back yard, the treasure of weeds becomes the black gold of compost.

Weeds in the Compost Pile - Should You Worry?

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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Worm Factory DS5GT 5-Tray Worm Composter - Green

!±8± Worm Factory DS5GT 5-Tray Worm Composter - Green

Brand : Worm Factory | Rate :

| Price : $109.95
Post Date : Sep 24, 2011 21:56:07 | Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Worm composting is an incredibly efficient way to convert kitchen scraps, junk mail and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Master gardeners agree that compost produced by worms will produce the best results and help your plants thrive. The Worm Factory's unique stackable, multi-tray design makes it the most efficient worm bin composter around. Worms begin eating waste in the lowest tray, and then migrate upward as food sources in that tray are exhausted. By allowing worms to migrate upward, the worms separate themselves from the finished compost that is ready for the garden. Besides the worm castings that are produced through this process, the Worm Factory also produces a second type of compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through your Worm Factory, taking nutrient-rich particles with it. This liquid fertilizer, know as leachate is gathered in the special collection tray of the Worm Factory and can easily be drained from the spigot. Simply add a handful of worms and your organic waste to the bottom tray. The worms will start processing the food. Once the bottom tray is filled add another tray. The worms migrate upward to the newest food source leaving the bottom tray full of nutrient rich compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through the system taking nutrient-rich particles with it. You can drain organic liquid fertilizer right from the spigot. It's compact square design gives the Worm Factory the smallest footprint of all worm composters. The Worm Factory's tray stacking system allows it to hold the largest capacity of compost in the smallest amount of space, making it the perfect composter for anyone with space limitations. The Worm Factory is simple to operate. When full, each tray weighs only 12.5 pounds making lifting and arranging trays effortless. The included 16-page instruction manual makes setup fast and easy and gives tips on how to best manage your Worm Factory composter year-round.

Made with post-consumer recycled plastic, Dimensions 16-inch x 16-inch x 28-inch
Built in "worm tea" collector tray and spigot for easy draining.
Year Round Production
Odor Free Operation
Expandable up to 7 trays

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green

!±8± Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green

Brand : Worm Factory | Rate :

| Price : $79.95
Post Date : Sep 20, 2011 15:36:06 | Usually ships in 24 hours

Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Worm Factory 360 WF360B Worm Composter, Black

!±8± Worm Factory 360 WF360B Worm Composter, Black

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| Price : $109.95 | Post Date : Sep 15, 2011 15:20:13
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Composting with worms allows you to turn kitchen scraps, paper waste and cardboard into nutrient-rich soil for your plants. The Worm Factory 360 composting system makes the entire process quick and easy. With a thermo siphon air flow design, the Worm Factory 360 increases the composting speed. Now you can produce compost much faster than traditional composting methods. Master Gardeners agree, worm castings are one of the richest forms of fertilizer that you can use. The Worm Factory 360 can be used indoors or outdoors allowing year round production. Now composting is no longer limited to backyards. The Worm Factory 360 is odorless making it great for apartments, kitchens, garages, porches and more. Simply add a handful of worms and your organic waste to the bottom tray. The worms will start processing the food. Once the bottom tray is filled add another tray. The worms migrate upward to the newest food source leaving the bottom tray full of nutrient-rich compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through the system, taking nutrient-rich particles with it. This makes it possible to harvest organic liquid fertilizer right from the spigot. 20 year warranty.

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Tumbleweed 200003 58-Gallon Rotating Compost Bin, Green

!±8± Tumbleweed 200003 58-Gallon Rotating Compost Bin, Green

Brand : Tumbleweed | Rate :

| Price : $129.99
Post Date : Sep 11, 2011 03:49:26 | Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Tumbleweed 200003 58-Gallon Rotating Compost Bin, Green

58 gallon capacity for your leaves, grass and kitchen waste
Steel frame design is easy to assemble stand.
Stainless steel central rod will not rust and helps aerate each time it tumbles
Dual locking lids have 4 vents to help provide needed oxygen to your compost
Finished compost as quickly as 21 days