syrinx

Well folks, it looks like the experiment is a success. I was a bit worried that they would take a long time to start dissolving but my fears were unfounded. In the past two weeks I have put three compost bags out in the bin. All three are degrading quite nicely. The first one has all but disappeared! So, I give thumbs up on this environmental product!

tags: compost environment

If you're like me, you love to compost, but hate to deal with the kitchen compost bucket. We have a stainless steel container with lid, but I will wait until it is overflowing before dashing out to the composter, and by that time all sorts of lovely things are growing in the can. The nasty part is cleaning the container AFTER emptying it on the heap. But I think I've found a marvelous solution. Lee Valley sells a compost bucket bag.

tags: gardening biodegradable compost

Please take heed as you read this news article: do not add hot ashes from your fireplace to your compost pile. The people in this news article made the mistake of doing so, and the result was a blaze that destroyed their house.

tags: organic compost