Une nuit au compost
Compost Heat Recovery Webinar with Gaelan Brown
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvMi6hgfcnw
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To me, buying a new machine didn’t seem very #permacultutre-y but now that we have it, may as well use it.
I’m going to continue posting about what I’ve learned about the limitations of practicing permaculture in an urban setting. First of all, look how much all of that plant material condenses when mulched. And as you know, the resulting amount of #compost will be even smaller…
I’ve been posting about my #permaculture challenges lately and this is a good example. Hearing experienced gardeners refer to this plant as a manure equivalent led me to believe that it is a more potent soil amendment than it actually is. So, my attempts at growing veggies in this soil often left me with small, stunted plants.
Now, I understand that I need a hybrid approach. My veggie #compost can be a good moisture-retaining substrate but it needs additional help from organic fertilizers.
Vermicomposting through winter.
Our worm bin is a 15 gallon tote with small holes drilled in the bottom for drainage and sides and top for air flow. The worms and their bedding are then covered with a thick mat of old straw from the quail pen and a blanket of burlap on top of that. We add food scraps as they need them. The bin has been tucked into the edge of our primary compost pile which has remained around 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit throughout winter. We have had evening lows at or below 5 degrees Fahrenheit and the worms are still active, eating, and hatching. More details are included in the image alt tags.
I hope this helps someone who is wondering how vermicomposting can be done in the colder months without having to move the bin into a conditioned space.
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First I'm going to empty the oldest bin. I'll screen the compost and add it to a raised bed. (Of course, the dog jumped up to dig as soon as I opened the bin. What else could it be there for?)
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