Comments on Jay G.'s review of Garden Gourmet Compost Bin
Works well but watch out for the critters
I've been using the Garden Gourmet for a few years now and it works great. I'm still just learning what the right mix is to keep the soil rich (living in the Bay Area we don't get the hot sun as much) but with a blend of leaves and cardboard it's doing the trick. If you're just getting your start I think that composting is the single best educational experience I've had.
Extra plus is that somehow I got some nice red worms that made their way in, that I took out and put in my new worm composter! I'm sold.
Thing is, I've had some issues with critters, probably mice or rats, paying a visit to my little castle of composting, so I've had to put a mesh cover that I place between the top and the base. No more critters!
Jay G.'s keywords: compost, worms, garden, soil, mice
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Karin L. says:
After a few years of dumping all our green waste in a compost bin made of 4 recycled pallettes and chicken wire (to keep the chihuahuas out), we finally took it apart, got all the beautiful composted material out, turned the rest and before putting the whole mess back together,we harvested about 3 tall trash cans worth of luscious homegrown compost!
So this year we're not buying those big plastic bags of commercial compost from the nursery, but using our own. We have natually clay soil, so the rich, dark, loose compost is a welcome addition to the garden beds. So far we've planted lettuces, kale, summer squash, potatoes, peas, beans, edible chrysanthemums, cape gooseberries etc.
Glad to hear of success with the plastic bins. I always had infestations of strange insect grubs when I tried them. I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. They sure look nicer than my old pallette/chicken wire bin!
PS....The chihuahuas and the cat keep most of the rodents on the run. They always run to the bin as soon as they get out the door.They're protecting their "stash" from unseen (by me) marauders I'm sure!
wildflower in Northern Ca.
Jenn A. says:
Karin - that sounds like a great result! I hope you'll post some pictures of your garden!
Karin L. says:
I hope I remember to.... (post garden photos that is!)