Beehive Compost Bin
 

I'm sure that I have seen a compost bin somewhere that builds up in layers,
like each level of the 'hive' stacks on top of the previous one. Now I only
seem to be able to see one that has a removeable bottom slat. Has anyone
else seen the stackable sort or even, know where I can get one?

My sister is new to gardening and I'm keen for her to have a compost bin
that's easy to use (and turn occasionally which will, no doubt, be my job
when I visit) but her criteria is 'cute' and apparently the beehive style
suits this criteria. If it could be stackable then it would also suit mine
as I've never been a great fan of these 'scrape bits out of the bottom'
style.

TIA

--A

Beehive Compost Bin
 

On Mon, 26 May 2003 17:17:24 +0100, "Alison"
o.uk wrote:

I'm sure that I have seen a compost bin somewhere that builds up in layers,
like each level of the 'hive' stacks on top of the previous one. Now I only
seem to be able to see one that has a removeable bottom slat. Has anyone
else seen the stackable sort or even, know where I can get one?

Mine is stackable, but the bottom tier has a removeable bottom slat. I
think that most of them are designed to be stackable, you don't have to
get the compost out through the bottom if you don't want to.

They are actually quite easy to make. A friend made mine for me for
about half the price of a bought one (even when I had paid for his
time). If you do this, you can tailor it to your exact requirements. I
took the design from the literature for a commercially produced one -
you could also use the design for a WBC hive. Come to that, you might
be able to buy a second hand WBC and then use the outer boxes to make
the compost bin.

--
Cheers, Serena

Sometimes I sits and thinks ... and sometimes I just sits. (Punch cartoon)

Beehive Compost Bin
 

Alison o.uk wrote in
message ...
I'm sure that I have seen a compost bin somewhere that builds up in
layers,
like each level of the 'hive' stacks on top of the previous one. Now I
only
seem to be able to see one that has a removeable bottom slat. Has anyone
else seen the stackable sort or even, know where I can get one?

My sister is new to gardening and I'm keen for her to have a compost bin
that's easy to use (and turn occasionally which will, no doubt, be my job
when I visit) but her criteria is 'cute' and apparently the beehive style
suits this criteria. If it could be stackable then it would also suit
mine
as I've never been a great fan of these 'scrape bits out of the bottom'
style.

TIA

try

http://www.cmsgardens.co.uk/compostb.htm

Liz

Beehive Compost Bin
 

Alison o.uk wrote in
message ...
I'm sure that I have seen a compost bin somewhere that builds up in
layers,
like each level of the 'hive' stacks on top of the previous one. Now I
only
seem to be able to see one that has a removeable bottom slat. Has anyone
else seen the stackable sort or even, know where I can get one?

My sister is new to gardening and I'm keen for her to have a compost bin
that's easy to use (and turn occasionally which will, no doubt, be my job
when I visit) but her criteria is 'cute' and apparently the beehive style
suits this criteria. If it could be stackable then it would also suit
mine
as I've never been a great fan of these 'scrape bits out of the bottom'
style.

TIA

try

http://www.cmsgardens.co.uk/compostb.htm

Liz

Beehive Compost Bin
 

Come to that, you might
be able to buy a second hand WBC and then use the outer boxes to make
the compost bin.

Hang about and you'll be able to get one for nothing.

But there's no reason why a national type wouldn't do, a tad small but all
hives are small for compost.

You've given me an idea - I have a stack of broods and supers doing nothing
now that I've given up beekeeping, I was wondering what to do with them.

No, I shan't use them for compost but for growing potatoes.

Thanks.

Mary

--
Cheers, Serena

Sometimes I sits and thinks ... and sometimes I just sits. (Punch cartoon)

Beehive Compost Bin
 

On Mon, 26 May 2003 21:33:30 +0100, "Mary Fisher"
wrote:

Hang about and you'll be able to get one for nothing.

But there's no reason why a national type wouldn't do, a tad small but all
hives are small for compost.

The reason I was suggesting a WBC hive in particular is the "cute
factor". They are the hives that people think of when they want a
pretty beehive in the garden; even if they aren't the hives you want to
use for actual beekeeping.

Some years ago at my local association's annual bee auction, old WBCs
were going for surprising sums for use as garden ornaments. They were
quite often fetching more than good quality modern hives. I was quite
tempted to get one, just to wind up a neighbour who had taken exception
to my bees being in the garden. She would have been round to complain
about the bees causing a nuisance PDQ - even though there wouldn't have
been any bees in it! Sadly, the prices were a bit too high for me.

You've given me an idea - I have a stack of broods and supers doing nothing
now that I've given up beekeeping, I was wondering what to do with them.

No, I shan't use them for compost but for growing potatoes.

I wish I'd thought of doing something like that with my old hives (jumbo
langstroths). I got almost nothing for them at the auction!
--
Cheers, Serena

Sometimes I sits and thinks ... and sometimes I just sits. (Punch cartoon)

Beehive Compost Bin
 

Alison o.uk wrote:

I'm sure that I have seen a compost bin somewhere that builds up in layers,
like each level of the 'hive' stacks on top of the previous one. Now I only
seem to be able to see one that has a removeable bottom slat. Has anyone
else seen the stackable sort or even, know where I can get one?

http://www.organiccatalog.com sell them IIRC. HDRA Members get 10%
off. I always think they are very expensive for what they are. Cheaper
to find a chippy, make friends and get one made up;-)
//
Jim