Hi everybody! I'm new, so forgive me if this has been asked before ( Read more... )

I must admit, that one area where I'm tempted to use chemical fertilizer is with regard to adding nitrogen to my so called compost pile. I call it compost, but the realit is that it is probably 90% leaves. I'm on a quiet street, with little traffic or on street parkings, so I feel pretty safe in collecting leaves on my block and do so obsessively ( Read more... )

Somewhere in the rush, my brain forgot I could get messages on LJ. So I missed all the pleas for moderation in the face of the spambot. I shall take a look at selecting some co-moderators, for the next time I go brain dead.

Just thought I'd check to see if everyone was still playing nice. I don't do much LJ anymore due to time constraints and yuk advertising. BUT I did want to see how things were going here. If there's anything that needs brought to my attention, please let me know ( Read more... )

Like most organic gardeners, I have a bit of an obsession with composting. Usually this time of year, green material is in fairly short supply. Sadly, in a way, not this year. At the community garden where I have a plot, this year many new gardeners are keeping the trash bins full of weeds and other green material ( Read more... )

Hello All ( Read more... )

Hi,

Does anyone here have any experience with the Envirocycle mini composter?

I have limited space, I could fit this in, but I'm just wondering how effective it might be.

Here is a pic with a person next to it, so you can get some idea of the size, if you are unfamiliar with it.


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So, crazy Ukranian (I'm guessing) has inspired me to post to this thread since it's been a while. Also, I'm reading a book about starting things from seed. Usually I'm too lazy to start things from seed, especially when that means starting them indoors. What are your thoughts on this ( Read more... )

Hey folks, long time no talk ( Read more... )