Today was spent transporting leaves from the big pile out front to one of the new compost bins. I layered it (at least 20 layers) with shredded leaves, dry dog food, and grass clippings. I use a watering can to add moisture to the pile as I go - it's alot of work, but works very well. The dog food was given to me by a friend, and is an excellent source of nitrogen. Only thing is - Jude pretty much gets in the way the entire time (as can be expected).
Gosh I have alot of leaves......I'm sick of seeing leaves right now. But - it takes alot, ya know? As of today, I have got 2 of the 6 bins completely filled - packed even. Perhaps my gathering of grass clippings throughout the summer was a little too much, because there's no way i'll use them all this year. Oh well.....i'll be able to cook another batch next summer, I guess.
I had even thought about selling some of my finished compost next year - but in reality, it's not worth much on the market. I guess I can barter with it, though. Bartering is good! Finished compost is priceless, when getting a garden ready for the spring.
Well, I guess that's it for now. It's really late!
Take care, and happy gardening.
EG
3 comments:
Bartering is always a good idea. I forgot to blog about my bartering experience!
I was so sick of leaves last week, but I'm starting to get over it. I don't have anything to turn them into compost yet, but I'll get plenty for next year. For now they sit in their bins and if I can't find enough green stuff, I'll just have leaf mold later on.
I'm glad you are feeling well enough to move leaves around again.
Can't wait to see all the black gold those leaves turn into. I mulching up all our leaves about a week ago and put them in the bin. Now I am just waiting for the rest to fall to finish them up. Of course I will have substantially less then you will have.
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