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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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