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Old 12-05-2013, 06:51 PM posted to alt.home.repair,ba.gardens,rec.gardens
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Default Ideas for improving this second-generation home composting method

Danny D writes:

R On Wed, 08 May 2013 17:44:04 -0400, Norminn wrote:

"Attracting rodents" is reason #1, #2 and #3!


To test whether the "diggers" were attracted to my compost,
I left the fence open the past two days at my compost pile:
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/12915025.jpg

Checking this morning, I don't see evidence of animals
digging up the salmon or steak bones yet ...
http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/12915027.jpg


While discussing compost piles, I thought you might appreciate a
real compost pile:

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/...0/12915722.jpg

The fence is 6ft high. Last years leaves are compacted and partly
broken down.

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Dan Espen