"So our job instead of trying to come up with lots of ways to trick out the process and make it more and more complicated is just to shut up, get out of the way, and let her do her job. She's been doin fine at it for millions of years and will for millions more." Hell yea! Great way to put it out nice and straight! Love your videos man, been watching them all morning, definitely gonna have to subscribe, you got some great stuff on here!
i'm trying to fine-tune what I eat because i find it satisfying to know that when i pick a tomato off a plant in my garden, MY OWN FECAL MATTER helped it to grow big and healthy. Are there any certain foods that will make my feces maybe give a tomato a more robust taste? Please any suggestions???
What if I deceided to live on a diet of nothing but blue cheeze, canned tuna, and sour kraut for an entire month? Would my defacation deposits still be useful for composting or would the scat be too acidic and kill the plants?
if I defacate in a bucket and leave it out in the Northern CA cold for a season, will my hearty helping of scat still be usable for composting even after freezing????
Yes. Some people I know who use the bucket system in northern New England in winter just put a lid on the bucket (or keep it under cover where it won't get buried in the snow) when it's full, then let it sit frozen until spring comes and it can be dumped on the compost pile.
Thanks for pointing out some of the myths. Also for those who say your full of crap, don't feel alone, i'll pintch one off for them too.
I was wondering one thing, how does winter effect the compost and does using a barrel and pushing it help speed up the process? I know you said the pitch fork thing is a myth but wont rotation help anyay? Additionally, to much heat; will it hurt or help as long as its moist? if so, whats to hot?
In winter the pile freezes, but when the temperature warms it thaws and the microorganisms go back to work. In my opinion, most of the barrels and gadgets just get in the way. For specifics google "humanure handbook", it's online for free.
Cracking video, thank you and well done. We use a humanure composting system where I work, and I've been convinced it's the best way to do it in the two years I've worked there. I teack bushcraft in my job, and think your vids are some of the best on YouTube. Good job.
Cracking video, thank you and well done. We use a humanure composting system where I work, and I've been convinced it's the best way to do it in the two years I've worked there. I teack bushcraft in my job, and think your vids are some of the best on YouTube. Good job.
Because it's a thermophyllic (hot) system, shredded paper breaks down well. It's a carbon, so it could be used instead of sawdust or hay, but it won't trap the same amount of air as hay so you might need to mix it with a coarser material.
Everyone should read Joe Jenkins's book, "The Humanure Handbook". You're welcome. We've been using this system for over ten years; it's simple, inexpensive, odorless, and effective.
"So our job instead of trying to come up with lots of ways to trick out the process and make it more and more complicated is just to shut up, get out of the way, and let her do her job. She's been doin fine at it for millions of years and will for millions more." Hell yea! Great way to put it out nice and straight! Love your videos man, been watching them all morning, definitely gonna have to subscribe, you got some great stuff on here!
s9TeeN 1 month ago
Are there certain foods to eat to make your feces make what youre growing taste better??
damesheck 1 year ago
i'm trying to fine-tune what I eat because i find it satisfying to know that when i pick a tomato off a plant in my garden, MY OWN FECAL MATTER helped it to grow big and healthy. Are there any certain foods that will make my feces maybe give a tomato a more robust taste? Please any suggestions???
damesheck 2 years ago
What if I deceided to live on a diet of nothing but blue cheeze, canned tuna, and sour kraut for an entire month? Would my defacation deposits still be useful for composting or would the scat be too acidic and kill the plants?
damesheck 2 years ago
Hey Tim! Love the videos.Everyone pay close attention to this guy Tim. He knows his crap.
Ive had the oppourtunity to spend a month with him in NH.Awsome experiences my son and I had.
Keep the videos comming! Steve from N.S.
harleyboy66 3 years ago
To answer the deleted comment, if it comes out of you it will compost.
JMBushcraft 3 years ago
I was the one that poted the questionable post and I apologise.
damesheck 3 years ago
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JMBushcraft 3 years ago
if I defacate in a bucket and leave it out in the Northern CA cold for a season, will my hearty helping of scat still be usable for composting even after freezing????
damesheck 3 years ago
Yes. Some people I know who use the bucket system in northern New England in winter just put a lid on the bucket (or keep it under cover where it won't get buried in the snow) when it's full, then let it sit frozen until spring comes and it can be dumped on the compost pile.
JMBushcraft 3 years ago
Thanks for pointing out some of the myths. Also for those who say your full of crap, don't feel alone, i'll pintch one off for them too.
I was wondering one thing, how does winter effect the compost and does using a barrel and pushing it help speed up the process? I know you said the pitch fork thing is a myth but wont rotation help anyay? Additionally, to much heat; will it hurt or help as long as its moist? if so, whats to hot?
YouMockMe 3 years ago
In winter the pile freezes, but when the temperature warms it thaws and the microorganisms go back to work. In my opinion, most of the barrels and gadgets just get in the way. For specifics google "humanure handbook", it's online for free.
JMBushcraft 3 years ago
I really like the fact that this is a knowledgeable man presenting helpful information in simple terms. Really nice.
DukeStarbuckle 3 years ago
will snow effect the compost? since it is a thermophyllic system
thanks a lot you are awesome.
nobikesbri 3 years ago
Awesome! Practical knowledge well done -- as a longtime composter I appreciate this pragmagtism. Hurrah for the "Good Rot".
IndigoArc 3 years ago
Cracking video, thank you and well done. We use a humanure composting system where I work, and I've been convinced it's the best way to do it in the two years I've worked there. I teack bushcraft in my job, and think your vids are some of the best on YouTube. Good job.
BirchfireBushcraft 4 years ago
Cracking video, thank you and well done. We use a humanure composting system where I work, and I've been convinced it's the best way to do it in the two years I've worked there. I teack bushcraft in my job, and think your vids are some of the best on YouTube. Good job.
BirchfireBushcraft 4 years ago
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JMBushcraft 4 years ago
Realy good video!
And that thing about crap? We all are full of it just before going to the outhouse!
We have been composting since the 50's and im now the third generation!
(sorry if I spelled something wrong, I'm from sweden)
bushmag 4 years ago
Is this for real? You really put human dookie in your compost?
atcnick 4 years ago
WHAT ABOUT SHREADED PAPER?
josephdupont 4 years ago
Because it's a thermophyllic (hot) system, shredded paper breaks down well. It's a carbon, so it could be used instead of sawdust or hay, but it won't trap the same amount of air as hay so you might need to mix it with a coarser material.
JMBushcraft 4 years ago
As always, Tim is hilarious but at the same time serious about caring for the world in which we live. Great video, tim!
beckyfliss 4 years ago
lol@ taking care of being full of crap! What about toliet paper? Does that go in the compost too or seperate trash?
dionysusstar 4 years ago
Toilet paper, as well as the cardboard roll centers, go right into to compost.
JMBushcraft 4 years ago
SUPER Informative!!
kastnmagic 4 years ago
Great vid! Straight from Joe Jenkins - everyone needs to learn about humanure composting. Thanks alot.
kulza23 4 years ago
Everyone should read Joe Jenkins's book, "The Humanure Handbook". You're welcome. We've been using this system for over ten years; it's simple, inexpensive, odorless, and effective.
JMBushcraft 4 years ago