How to Make a Compost Bin

http://GardenFork.TV Today we learn how to make a simple compost bin. Simple is good at Gardenfork.TV, and this simple compost bin works great for garden waste, grass clippings, leaves, mulch. Composting your kitchen waste, leaves, etc. makes a great soil amendment for your garden, and this bin is easy to make. More cool videos and photos on our site, www.GardenFork.TV

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[danwormald]

hi does this need a tarp over it or a shelter

[erochow]

@danwormald i don't use a tarp, but if you want it to cook faster, being able to regulate how wet the pile gets does matter. you want it moist like a damp sponge, not totally soaked.

but a tarp may invite mice and whatever to take up residence, not sure if you want that. thx, eric.

[erochow]

hey thanks for the note. didn't know i was fashionable.

[HaleyManobianco]

glad i watched this , i almost ordered on of those overpriced compost bins

[erochow]

happy to save you some money. come visit our site, learn more stuff.

[elledive]

Love the noise the leaves make, the snapping of the stapler gun. But the dogs make the video.

[erochow]

thx. yes i know, its not me, its the dogs. thx, eric.

[jbibm81]

I like the simplicity of this.  I may make one of these for my mom when I back in the US. However, I may make it latch together so she can open it and turn it the compost with a shovel. Other things people do to get air down in there is to run a tube - bamboo works perfect if you live in an area w/ bamboo or you could use PVC pipe - and drill some holes in it. Run it down the center and then air can get in to the center and it'll break down quicker.

[rcconstruciongod]

nice im going 2 try this idea thanks eric...

[derka1]

i came across this in a good time because now i am doing my senior project on organic gardening and you gave me a idea thank ya and i done got what i needed to

[popleycrew]

Great video

[bekibooo]

I might need to purchase a ball to throw.... but then I might also need a dog to fetch it.... but I believe I have the rest I need to build the compost bin ;)

[Jammowns]

I'm going to make a few of these in the spring and put my grass clipping in them :).

Currently January 3 :(.

But yeah, I'll probably make around 10 :).