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Got a huge compost heap - mostly grass clipings from a paddock. Seems
reluctant to decompose despite being watered. The inside is still dry and dusty and look more like straw. Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. |
Accelerate the compost
"CWatters" wrote in message ... Got a huge compost heap - mostly grass clipings from a paddock. Seems reluctant to decompose despite being watered. The inside is still dry and dusty and look more like straw. Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. I'd be inclined to add in some well rotted horse manure and water in with urine a very popular solution (no pun intended) on GQT. Its getting a bit late in the year now as the bacteria are more active at summer temperatures but covering with thick cardboard can help to maintain the heat and get the little blighters going. Derek |
Accelerate the compost
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says... Got a huge compost heap - mostly grass clipings from a paddock. Seems reluctant to decompose despite being watered. The inside is still dry and dusty and look more like straw. Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. There is no really polite way of putting this, but it involves drinking lots (preferable alcohol -cider's good) and having a weak bladder and good resistance to cold, oh and its really a job for the boys! I am sure you can work the rest out :~) -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea |
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"CWatters" wrote Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. What the others have said and add Garrotta Phil |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:01:32 -0000, "TheScullster" wrote: "CWatters" wrote Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. What the others have said and add Garrotta and stand with your back to the wind. -- Martin my mind boggles, I try to visualise myself trying to balance on the top of mine, its taller than me.....plus I'm a lady...... then some bright spark says, why not put it in a jug........ actually, how much do we actually need? or how often! |
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On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:51:11 +0000, Sheila wrote
(in article ) : "Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:01:32 -0000, "TheScullster" wrote: "CWatters" wrote Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. What the others have said and add Garrotta and stand with your back to the wind. my mind boggles, I try to visualise myself trying to balance on the top of mine, its taller than me.....plus I'm a lady...... then some bright spark says, why not put it in a jug........ actually, how much do we actually need? or how often! No, no, it's definitely a man thing! (a) they have the equipment and (b) they have different hormones. I'm told that Copella fruit juice bottles are quite convenient because they have a large enough opening. No commentg. One man should be enough - in a compost sense I mean. Apply daily (just watch the double-entendres in that one!). -- Sally in Shropshire, UK Burne-Jones/William Morris window in Shropshire church with conservation churchyard: http://www.whitton-stmarys.org.uk |
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"Sally Thompson" wrote in message al.net... No, no, it's definitely a man thing! (a) they have the equipment and (b) they have different hormones. I'm told that Copella fruit juice bottles are quite convenient because they have a large enough opening. No commentg. One man should be enough - in a compost sense I mean. Apply daily (just watch the double-entendres in that one!). ah, right, so I have to get my hubby to go out there then...... that should save us getting a downstairs loo then! |
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* Sheila wrote, On 07/11/2007 17:46:
"Sally Thompson" wrote in message al.net... No, no, it's definitely a man thing! (a) they have the equipment and (b) they have different hormones. I'm told that Copella fruit juice bottles are quite convenient because they have a large enough opening. No commentg. One man should be enough - in a compost sense I mean. Apply daily (just watch the double-entendres in that one!). ah, right, so I have to get my hubby to go out there then...... that should save us getting a downstairs loo then! Just tell him that it's a trendy new composting loo... -- Cheers, Serena Sometimes I sits and thinks... and sometimes I just sits. (Punch cartoon) |
Accelerate the compost
"Sally Thompson" wrote in message al.net... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:51:11 +0000, Sheila wrote (in article ) : "Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:01:32 -0000, "TheScullster" wrote: "CWatters" wrote Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. What the others have said and add Garrotta and stand with your back to the wind. my mind boggles, I try to visualise myself trying to balance on the top of mine, its taller than me.....plus I'm a lady...... then some bright spark says, why not put it in a jug........ actually, how much do we actually need? or how often! No, no, it's definitely a man thing! (a) they have the equipment and (b) they have different hormones. I'm told that Copella fruit juice bottles are quite convenient because they have a large enough opening. Sorry..........not big enough.................BTDTGTTS ;-) Now trying a wine carafe...... No commentg. One man should be enough - in a compost sense I mean. Apply daily (just watch the double-entendres in that one!). |
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"R" wrote in message ... "Sally Thompson" wrote in message al.net... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:51:11 +0000, Sheila wrote (in article ) : "Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:01:32 -0000, "TheScullster" wrote: "CWatters" wrote Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. What the others have said and add Garrotta and stand with your back to the wind. my mind boggles, I try to visualise myself trying to balance on the top of mine, its taller than me.....plus I'm a lady...... then some bright spark says, why not put it in a jug........ actually, how much do we actually need? or how often! No, no, it's definitely a man thing! (a) they have the equipment and (b) they have different hormones. I'm told that Copella fruit juice bottles are quite convenient because they have a large enough opening. Sorry..........not big enough.................BTDTGTTS ;-) Now trying a wine carafe...... No commentg. One man should be enough - in a compost sense I mean. Apply daily (just watch the double-entendres in that one!). What about emptying the contents of a chemical camping toilet on there? Don't laugh. Think about it. What are the chemicals there for? What 'are' the contents? Mike -- www.rneba.org.uk for the latest pictures of the very first reunion and Inaugural General Meeting. Nothing less than a fantastic success. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association if you served in the Electrical Branch of the Royal Navy www.rneba.org.uk to find your ex-Greenie mess mates www.iowtours.com for all ex-Service Reunions. More being added regularly "Navy Days" Portsmouth 25th - 27th July 2008. RN Shipmates will have a Stand |
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In article , R says...
"Sally Thompson" wrote in message al.net... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:51:11 +0000, Sheila wrote (in article ) : "Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:01:32 -0000, "TheScullster" wrote: "CWatters" wrote Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. What the others have said and add Garrotta and stand with your back to the wind. my mind boggles, I try to visualise myself trying to balance on the top of mine, its taller than me.....plus I'm a lady...... then some bright spark says, why not put it in a jug........ actually, how much do we actually need? or how often! No, no, it's definitely a man thing! (a) they have the equipment and (b) they have different hormones. I'm told that Copella fruit juice bottles are quite convenient because they have a large enough opening. Sorry..........not big enough.................BTDTGTTS ;-) Now trying a wine carafe...... No commentg. One man should be enough - in a compost sense I mean. Apply daily (just watch the double-entendres in that one!). Old detergent bottles are good. Just pull out the pouring spout if there is one. Extra wide neck etc. Ideal. -- David in Normandy |
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On 8/11/07 08:17, in article ,
"David in Normandy" wrote: In article , R says... "Sally Thompson" wrote in message al.net... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:51:11 +0000, Sheila wrote (in article ) : "Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:01:32 -0000, "TheScullster" wrote: "CWatters" wrote Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. What the others have said and add Garrotta and stand with your back to the wind. my mind boggles, I try to visualise myself trying to balance on the top of mine, its taller than me.....plus I'm a lady...... then some bright spark says, why not put it in a jug........ actually, how much do we actually need? or how often! No, no, it's definitely a man thing! (a) they have the equipment and (b) they have different hormones. I'm told that Copella fruit juice bottles are quite convenient because they have a large enough opening. Sorry..........not big enough.................BTDTGTTS ;-) Now trying a wine carafe...... No commentg. One man should be enough - in a compost sense I mean. Apply daily (just watch the double-entendres in that one!). Old detergent bottles are good. Just pull out the pouring spout if there is one. Extra wide neck etc. Ideal. I've been trying to Google the archives for Judith Lea's hilarious description of her attempts to use nature's way. Why on earth can't I use those blasted archives any more - they deny all knowledge of me, Judith, compost, accelerator, stairs and even gold slippers! ;-) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Thu, 8 Nov 2007 09:45:11 +0000, Sacha wrote
(in article ) : On 8/11/07 08:17, in article , "David in Normandy" wrote: In article , R says... "Sally Thompson" wrote in message al.net... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 16:51:11 +0000, Sheila wrote (in article ) : "Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:01:32 -0000, "TheScullster" wrote: "CWatters" wrote Anything I can do to speed up the process? I've been adding leaves now that we have loads falling. What the others have said and add Garrotta and stand with your back to the wind. my mind boggles, I try to visualise myself trying to balance on the top of mine, its taller than me.....plus I'm a lady...... then some bright spark says, why not put it in a jug........ actually, how much do we actually need? or how often! No, no, it's definitely a man thing! (a) they have the equipment and (b) they have different hormones. I'm told that Copella fruit juice bottles are quite convenient because they have a large enough opening. Sorry..........not big enough.................BTDTGTTS ;-) Now trying a wine carafe...... No commentg. One man should be enough - in a compost sense I mean. Apply daily (just watch the double-entendres in that one!). Old detergent bottles are good. Just pull out the pouring spout if there is one. Extra wide neck etc. Ideal. I've been trying to Google the archives for Judith Lea's hilarious description of her attempts to use nature's way. Why on earth can't I use those blasted archives any more - they deny all knowledge of me, Judith, compost, accelerator, stairs and even gold slippers! ;-) Searching the Google archives isn't nearly as easy as it used to be. I think you may be referring to the posting by Jenny, subject was "Urinating on compost (ladies only)" dated 2nd June 2001. Not sure if this link will work but here goes: http://groups.google.co.uk/group/uk..../thread/493278 3711233dc8/b0c151a44156e012?lnk=st&q=group%3Auk.rec.gardening +insubject%3Aurin ating#b0c151a44156e012 -- Sally in Shropshire, UK Burne-Jones/William Morris window in Shropshire church with conservation churchyard: http://www.whitton-stmarys.org.uk |
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"Sally Thompson" wrote in message al.net... One man should be enough - in a compost sense I mean. Apply daily (just watch the double-entendres in that one!). There doesn't seem to be an upper limit. Best and sweetest compost I ever made was in a mini-heap in a 2ft x 2ft x 2ft hole which took about half the total daily output of two people -- Kay |
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