While waiting for the load to arrive, I decided to get started on the new pallet bins. I came up with a different design for this setup, because it would need to be pretty sturdy. Extra strength would be needed since the piles will be turned mechanically later. The only problem with this construction, was that all of the pallets were different sizes. This wasn't good, and I really had to add alot of lumber to make them pretty much the same. I'll most likely do the ones on the left the same way, as soon as the contents are removed later.
Photo below - This load of leaves was so big, that I had to have them dumped in my parent's front yard. Holy moly.........I may need to build more bins. I learned something from this ordeal - when someone pulls into your driveway, and asks what you're planning to do with all those leaves - you have got ALOT of leaves. As soon as I'm well, everyone of them will be relocated with the use of my wheelbarrow. Yeah....like 2,000 loads or something.....Hehe
Oh well, at least they're already shredded, and i'll be able to make enough compost to fill the deeper garden next spring. I'm a big time composter, now!For now, all I can do is stare at the big pile - because even a simple trip to the mailbox causes me to cough uncontrollably. I think I'm on the road to recovery, though.
Take care, and happy composting.
EG
16 comments:
You've got more self control than I do. I'd have jumped in htat pile like a nut already. Hope you'll be on the mend soon.
Wow! They look absolutely beautiful!
EG, you get your butt back in bed, and have Mrs. EG make you some hot chicken soup. You'll have a relapse if you don't take care of yourself. MIND GRANNY!!!
With that much I'd go with a lot of leaf mold that doesn't require turning (or anything else). It makes a wonderful mulch. Some I'd turn into compost, but not most of it.
Wel...you could always build a raised Bed AROUND the pile....
ribbit - if I were to jump into that pile right now, my temperature would probably shoot back up. I'm helpless right now.
rachel - thanks. They'll look even better next spring!
granny - i'm just sitting around watching tv. Don't worry, i'm not working on anything outside....
daphne - i'll turn all of this into compost, and what I don't use will be sold to the public.
happy hermit - My wife would kill me if I built any more beds....lol.
That is a lot of leaves! Your veggies will love it when it turns into black gold. So how long will this take to break down, one season?
Dan - I'll have it finished by the first of May - if not sooner. I've got enough nitrogen ingredients on hand to easily cook this batch. 2010 will be a great year for the garden!
I am going to try composting just leaves for the first time this year. Usually I just rake them down below the trees or put them out for the compost pick up. I can't wait to use leaf mold in the garden, should do wonders for the soil.
Wow EG, that's not even a joke. That's a LOT of leaves lol. Your plants are going to LOVE you next year. Have fun!
kalena michele - yeah...it's really an eyesore, but will hopefully get moved in about a week.
Wow, and I thought filling my one bin with leaves was a ton. That made my jaw drop. Get well and get those leaves out of your folk's yard, hehe.
Wow, lucky you!
I'm insanely jealous, but you do have your work cut out!
I'm with Daphne on this, compost them, and some for leaf mould.
my kids would love that pile!
Sinfonian - it made my jaw drop when they dumped them. hehe
Gary, Jen and Ruby - I know, it's absolutely insane. I'll fill all 6 bins with it, and who knows what will happen to the rest.
ShawnAnn - I bet they would! I've even thought about jumping in it, myself.
Hi, EG:
I've been neglecting my blog reading lately. Hope you and the Mrs. are back to 100 percent soon. Composting is so much fun, and you've got a ton of fun waiting for you.
Dan asked how long until you get leaf mold. I left a couple of black plastic garbage bags filled with leaves along the side of the garage from last Oct/Nov. When I checked on them about a month ago, no sign of a single leaf was in the bags. I'd say the bags shrunk 80 percent. That's easy composting.
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