Hi. My existing compost "bin" has died, and I am in search of something to
replace it. It was the basic 4 pallets on end, and they have rotted.

I went by Lowe's, HD and Wal-Mart, but none had a compost bin. I thought I
remember seeing one of the black plastic ones at Lowe's last year, but the
guy there swears they never carried them.

The Town of Cary web site suggests using trash cans. It said to drill
holes in the sides and bottom, and keep covered with the lid. It sounds like
a good idea, as you could just roll the trash can to mix the contents.

I would appreciate input on what has worked best.

Thanx....don

Don,

I must preface this by saying that I live in Wake County, not a town, so
basically, we can "do what ever we want as long as we don't scare the
horses" (to quote Lady Astor or someone, probably about anarchists
protesting in the streets).

Anyway, you might want to experiment with compost "sans container" until you
find the right container. I have one of the smaller tumbler composters --
end over end vs. the thing with the crank. However, what I actually use is
a pile in a corner here and there that I can actually turn over with a
pitchfork. But, as I said, I'm out in the county, so "attractiveness" is
not a concern.

What ever you choose, if the container is designed to be turned, consider
how much you can put into it and still be able to move it!!!

I have some compost in two large wire "circles" that were already here when
I bought my house. Stuff composts just fine there, but *getting it out* is
tricky for me (I'm only 5'4").

Good luck,

Anne Lurie
NE Raleigh


"DonS" wrote in message
om...
Hi. My existing compost "bin" has died, and I am in search of something
to
replace it. It was the basic 4 pallets on end, and they have rotted.

I went by Lowe's, HD and Wal-Mart, but none had a compost bin. I thought
I
remember seeing one of the black plastic ones at Lowe's last year, but the
guy there swears they never carried them.

The Town of Cary web site suggests using trash cans. It said to drill
holes in the sides and bottom, and keep covered with the lid. It sounds
like
a good idea, as you could just roll the trash can to mix the contents.

I would appreciate input on what has worked best.

Thanx....don

A follow-up to my earlier answer:

"Froogle" for compost bin to get an idea what bins are available!
http://froogle.google.com/ (Froogle is Google's online shopping area.)

Anne Lurie
NE Raleigh

Hey, I'm planting lettuce tomorrow!


"DonS" wrote in message
om...
Hi. My existing compost "bin" has died, and I am in search of something
to
replace it. It was the basic 4 pallets on end, and they have rotted.

I went by Lowe's, HD and Wal-Mart, but none had a compost bin. I thought
I
remember seeing one of the black plastic ones at Lowe's last year, but the
guy there swears they never carried them.

The Town of Cary web site suggests using trash cans. It said to drill
holes in the sides and bottom, and keep covered with the lid. It sounds
like
a good idea, as you could just roll the trash can to mix the contents.

I would appreciate input on what has worked best.

Thanx....don

You'll find the best selection at http://www.gardeners.com/.... Their
pyramid composter is well designed and if you search around the web you can
find a 20% off coupon. ~80.



"DonS" wrote in message
om...
Hi. My existing compost "bin" has died, and I am in search of something
to
replace it. It was the basic 4 pallets on end, and they have rotted.

I went by Lowe's, HD and Wal-Mart, but none had a compost bin. I thought
I
remember seeing one of the black plastic ones at Lowe's last year, but the
guy there swears they never carried them.

The Town of Cary web site suggests using trash cans. It said to drill
holes in the sides and bottom, and keep covered with the lid. It sounds
like
a good idea, as you could just roll the trash can to mix the contents.

I would appreciate input on what has worked best.

Thanx....don

Anne Lurie wrote:

...
Hey, I'm planting lettuce tomorrow!

In the ground? What other veggies can be planted now?

--
Susan Hogarth

Susan Hogarth wrote:
Anne Lurie wrote:


...
Hey, I'm planting lettuce tomorrow!


In the ground? What other veggies can be planted now?

I am putting mine out today. I will put a light weight cold frame over
them until the nights are consistantly warmer. The cold frame is made
form 1/2 inch PVC pipe with plastic sheeting stretched over it.
Not Pretty but it works.

This year I started the lettuce and some early tomatoes in the little
compressed peat pellets that all garden supplies are selling in 72 pak
with a plastic tray and clear plastic cover. Very close to 100%
germination in less than a week.

mpm

On 2005-03-06, DonS wrote:
Hi. My existing compost "bin" has died, and I am in search of something to
replace it. It was the basic 4 pallets on end, and they have rotted.

I went by Lowe's, HD and Wal-Mart, but none had a compost bin. I thought I
remember seeing one of the black plastic ones at Lowe's last year, but the
guy there swears they never carried them.

The Town of Cary web site suggests using trash cans. It said to drill
holes in the sides and bottom, and keep covered with the lid. It sounds like
a good idea, as you could just roll the trash can to mix the contents.

I would appreciate input on what has worked best.

Thanx....don

Wake County used to sell them at the dump site off the 55bypass around
Holly Springs for $35-40$. I think there is another site closer to
Raleigh also.

--
Wes Dukes (wdukes.pobox@com) Swap the . and the @ to email me please.

is a garbage address.

On 2005-03-07, Susan Hogarth wrote:
Anne Lurie wrote:

...
Hey, I'm planting lettuce tomorrow!

In the ground? What other veggies can be planted now?


Sugar peas, mustard, collards, radish turnips, kale, Irish potaotes,
chard.

--
Wes Dukes (wdukes.pobox@com) Swap the . and the @ to email me please.

is a garbage address.

On 2005-03-07, Jeff Springer wrote:
You'll find the best selection at http://www.gardeners.com/.... Their
pyramid composter is well designed and if you search around the web you can
find a 20% off coupon. ~80.



http://www.wakegov.com/county/recycl...ds/compost.htm

Last time I checked, mailorder compost bins were expensive when you
added price plus shipping.

"DonS" wrote in message
om...
Hi. My existing compost "bin" has died, and I am in search of something
to
replace it. It was the basic 4 pallets on end, and they have rotted.

I went by Lowe's, HD and Wal-Mart, but none had a compost bin. I thought
I
remember seeing one of the black plastic ones at Lowe's last year, but the
guy there swears they never carried them.

The Town of Cary web site suggests using trash cans. It said to drill
holes in the sides and bottom, and keep covered with the lid. It sounds
like
a good idea, as you could just roll the trash can to mix the contents.

I would appreciate input on what has worked best.

Thanx....don




--
Wes Dukes (wdukes.pobox@com) Swap the . and the @ to email me please.

is a garbage address.

mpm wrote:

Susan Hogarth wrote:
Anne Lurie wrote:


...
Hey, I'm planting lettuce tomorrow!


In the ground? What other veggies can be planted now?

I am putting mine out today. I will put a light weight cold frame over
them until the nights are consistantly warmer. The cold frame is made
form 1/2 inch PVC pipe with plastic sheeting stretched over it.
Not Pretty but it works.

This year I started the lettuce and some early tomatoes in the little
compressed peat pellets that all garden supplies are selling in 72 pak
with a plastic tray and clear plastic cover. Very close to 100%
germination in less than a week.

Yeah, I've gottena few of those, but haven't yet planted them. Will start
today.

--
Susan Hogarth
"For it is very clear that in fundamental theory socialism and democracy are
almost if not quite the one and the same. They both rest at bottom on the
absolute right of the community to determine its own destiny and that of
its members." - W. Wilson

wrote:

On 2005-03-07, Susan Hogarth wrote:
Anne Lurie wrote:

...
Hey, I'm planting lettuce tomorrow!

In the ground? What other veggies can be planted now?


Sugar peas, mustard, collards, radish turnips, kale, Irish potaotes,
chard.

Mmm, turnips. I've just started cooking with them and love them. Can they be
sown directly this early, or should I sprout them first?

--
Susan Hogarth
"For it is very clear that in fundamental theory socialism and democracy are
almost if not quite the one and the same. They both rest at bottom on the
absolute right of the community to determine its own destiny and that of
its members." - W. Wilson

"Susan Hogarth" wrote in message
news
mpm wrote:

Susan Hogarth wrote:
Anne Lurie wrote:


...
Hey, I'm planting lettuce tomorrow!


In the ground? What other veggies can be planted now?

I am putting mine out today. I will put a light weight cold frame over
them until the nights are consistantly warmer. The cold frame is made
form 1/2 inch PVC pipe with plastic sheeting stretched over it.
Not Pretty but it works.

This year I started the lettuce and some early tomatoes in the little
compressed peat pellets that all garden supplies are selling in 72 pak
with a plastic tray and clear plastic cover. Very close to 100%
germination in less than a week.

Yeah, I've gottena few of those, but haven't yet planted them. Will
start
today.

--
Susan Hogarth
"For it is very clear that in fundamental theory socialism and democracy
are
almost if not quite the one and the same. They both rest at bottom on
the
absolute right of the community to determine its own destiny and that of
its members." - W. Wilson

I have a ton of seedlings started in my kitchen all doing well.
I have the 4 shelf plastic greenhouse with cover and it is working quite
well.

Getting them planted next month will be another story

Jo

If you use a rubbermaid trash can and drill holes on the sides and bottom,
it should work fine. Just make sure that the lid has a good locking
mechanism, so when you roll it around, everything doesn't come flying out.
You can also contact the Town of Holly Springs - they sell round, black
compost bins for $35 each. I believe that the City of Raleigh -- Recycling
sells them too, for about the same cost. Look in the phone book under City
of Raleigh or Town of Holly Springs. I used two of the round ones for about
5 years and they worked great. I have since moved to N. Raleigh and have a
huge pile on the back of my property - my yard is much larger and there's no
way I could contain it in the canisters.

Penny
"DonS" wrote in message
om...
Hi. My existing compost "bin" has died, and I am in search of something
to
replace it. It was the basic 4 pallets on end, and they have rotted.

I went by Lowe's, HD and Wal-Mart, but none had a compost bin. I thought
I
remember seeing one of the black plastic ones at Lowe's last year, but the
guy there swears they never carried them.

The Town of Cary web site suggests using trash cans. It said to drill
holes in the sides and bottom, and keep covered with the lid. It sounds
like
a good idea, as you could just roll the trash can to mix the contents.

I would appreciate input on what has worked best.

Thanx....don

In article ,
Jo wrote:

I thought beans and peas were not transplant friendly? Let me know how it
goes with the transplanting. I would love to give it a try next year.

I guess I was unclear. The peas are sown directly in the garden under a
floating row cover. They don't get transplanted.

--
Steve

wrote:


http://www.wakegov.com/county/recycl...ds/compost.htm

Last time I checked, mailorder compost bins were expensive when you
added price plus shipping.

Thanks for the input and links. I forgot to mention that I have dogs,
so an open mulch pile is not an option for me. I'm not far from the
Apex location, so I will plan to stop by and check out their mulch bins.