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It is also glorious knowing that you feed the earth with the animals we raise for foods manure, also with parts of the animal that are not used being composted and added back to the earth.
Can I add browns and greens over the span of a few weeks and then stop adding and simply keep turning! We have SO much produce scraps and mulched leaves / shredded newspaper, but the food scraps / coffee grounds are accumulated on a daily basis.
Love your to-the-point video. I bought a double spin, side-by-side tumbler. Simple, small, and basic. Already started a month ago. But I am putting a counter-size compost bin of kitchen scraps into one side of the tumbler every other day. I guess I should stop and move to the other side? Also...You only used one small bucket of kitchen scraps for a large tumbler. With the new law in Los Angeles, just one bucket full of scraps to one big tumbler is not practical/sustainable. Thoughts? Advice?
I have a tumbler now and love it. But am told it won't work in the winter. Does one use a standard top down composter during freezing times? I need to put the compost somewhere and our tumbler is smaller than your's. Any tips?
HI, It will work in the winter if you can keep it heating. If the volume is small you might struggle with that. If you have a garage or space that is warmer that could work. Otherwise you can store you material and run the tumbler in the spring.
Weird question, I was given a few wheelbarrows of horse manure, I don't know how to speed up the breakdown process. We have a compost tumbler but I seem to be the only person in the household who is committed enough to the garden to use it, can I add small amounts of the horse waste to the compost tumbler at a time to speed up decomposition? Thank you for your help!
are there any leaves that could be toxic to compost? also, are there tips to prevent dangerous mold forming? im probably over the top on the mold caution but i have read an article that gave me the thought.
I noticed you said half brown's and half green's, I am just starting my tumbler, the lifetime 80 gallon and the information say's a ratio of 20 brown's to 1 part green. to me that does not sound right, from all the video's I have seen, can you advise me as to a ratio, thank's Nicky in Michigan
If you try a batch each way you will know what will work for you. I like the 50/50 but you will have to find what you like. THe great thing about compost is you can experiment with it and if it doesn't work you can redo it.
@@NICKYM26 The thing about browns is that they usually have a lot of air in them (leaves, shredded newspaper, etc), thus they say 20 to 1. If you have compressed browns like old grass then it is more dense and can be 50/50. Anyway, no matter what you do the key is near the end of the video where if it starts to stink then you need more brown, and if it's too dry then add more green or pour in some water to dampen things up a bit.
A more realistic ratio is 1:3 greens:browns. You can start from there and see how it goes. The nice thing about composting is that given a decent mix virtually anything will finally turn into compost. It will only have taken you longer (possibly much longer) than it needed to.
Woody stems will not break down well in the compost. The leaves would be fine. For more composting tips sign up for the High Performance Garden Show it is free and online! thelivingfarm.org/high-performance-garden-show/
I would save my money and not buy a compost starter, it's not needed. The greens will start automatically. You need to add water to the mix. If it smells or is too wet, you can leave the lid open as long as needed, closing it to turn, then reopening it. If you can see water pooling, leave the drain on the bottom open.
@@bonniemae187 I read that it has to get over 140 degrees consistently to kill off seeds. I think you really need to have your carbon/nitrogen ratios exact to pull that off, even in hot weather.
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Thank you for making this so simple! My chickens eat all my scraps so now they will have to share. Also, your voice is so calming. Thank you!
nice
I agree…she is an awesome narrator and explains everything simply!
Awesome video and the sentiment at the end was beautiful! Thumbs up!
Thank you for the encouragement Christopher! We are so happy to be able to inspire others to enjoy a productive garden!
Can it be out in sun or needs to be in shade
I love how clear this video is. I'm going to do it!
That great to here! Please let us know if you need any help. And I recommend you sign up for the free newsletter and free high performance garden show!
thelivingfarm.org/newsletter-sign-up/
thelivingfarm.org/high-performance-garden-show/
It is also glorious knowing that you feed the earth with the animals we raise for foods manure, also with parts of the animal that are not used being composted and added back to the earth.
I loved this, great attitude.
Thanks for the excellent info.
Browns, greens and activator. Thank you for helping me break this down. Could I use horse manure as an activator?
Loved your knowledge
This is great. Thank you so much.
awesome
Thank you! It mean so much to all of us at The Living Farm!
Can I add browns and greens over the span of a few weeks and then stop adding and simply keep turning! We have SO much produce scraps and mulched leaves / shredded newspaper, but the food scraps / coffee grounds are accumulated on a daily basis.
Yes you can do it that way!
What is the tumbler called? I like this compost tumbler better. Pls share the link where I can buy.
Thanks for watching! It is a Mantis Back Porch ComposTumbler.
Love your to-the-point video. I bought a double spin, side-by-side tumbler. Simple, small, and basic. Already started a month ago. But I am putting a counter-size compost bin of kitchen scraps into one side of the tumbler every other day. I guess I should stop and move to the other side? Also...You only used one small bucket of kitchen scraps for a large tumbler. With the new law in Los Angeles, just one bucket full of scraps to one big tumbler is not practical/sustainable. Thoughts? Advice?
Could you tell me the name of the compost activator that you use?
I believe it is a Mantis Compost Tumbler.
@@TheLivingFarmPaonia thank you, what kind of activator are you using?
@@angiebrady2335 We use some old compost
I have a tumbler now and love it. But am told it won't work in the winter. Does one use a standard top down composter during freezing times? I need to put the compost somewhere and our tumbler is smaller than your's. Any tips?
HI, It will work in the winter if you can keep it heating. If the volume is small you might struggle with that. If you have a garage or space that is warmer that could work. Otherwise you can store you material and run the tumbler in the spring.
Weird question, I was given a few wheelbarrows of horse manure, I don't know how to speed up the breakdown process. We have a compost tumbler but I seem to be the only person in the household who is committed enough to the garden to use it, can I add small amounts of the horse waste to the compost tumbler at a time to speed up decomposition? Thank you for your help!
Yes, horse manure would be great in your compost!
are there any leaves that could be toxic to compost? also, are there tips to prevent dangerous mold forming? im probably over the top on the mold caution but i have read an article that gave me the thought.
I have an abundance of rabbit poop! What ratio of that could I use in my compost?
How do you add the air?
Spinning the mixer adds air. We also check to make sure it is composting which lets air in.
Seen a couple of these but this was simple, clear and to the point.
When you speak about adding something to start the composting process would something that is added to septic tanks every few months in that category?
yes, anything enzyme based.
This is the best video I have seen. Can I use sweet gum balls from my tree?
I am not sure, I have never seen a sweet gum ball. I would ask some locals if they have ever composted the sweet gum balls.
as long as they are dried out and do not have seeds in them yet they would be a decent carbon to add
can u tell that in tropic hot region how much time it will take to make compost
Not specifically, but obviously much faster. I know it can be done in as little as two weeks. Get one and find out!
I noticed you said half brown's and half green's, I am just starting my tumbler, the lifetime 80 gallon and the information say's a ratio of 20 brown's to 1 part green. to me that does not sound right, from all the video's I have seen, can you advise me as to a ratio, thank's Nicky in Michigan
If you try a batch each way you will know what will work for you. I like the 50/50 but you will have to find what you like. THe great thing about compost is you can experiment with it and if it doesn't work you can redo it.
Thank's for the advice, will try it...
@@NICKYM26 The thing about browns is that they usually have a lot of air in them (leaves, shredded newspaper, etc), thus they say 20 to 1. If you have compressed browns like old grass then it is more dense and can be 50/50. Anyway, no matter what you do the key is near the end of the video where if it starts to stink then you need more brown, and if it's too dry then add more green or pour in some water to dampen things up a bit.
A more realistic ratio is 1:3 greens:browns. You can start from there and see how it goes. The nice thing about composting is that given a decent mix virtually anything will finally turn into compost. It will only have taken you longer (possibly much longer) than it needed to.
@@inkyguy - 2parts brown to 1 part green other sources say 50/50, but 3:1 sounds excessive
Can I use hedge trimmings
Woody stems will not break down well in the compost. The leaves would be fine. For more composting tips sign up for the High Performance Garden Show it is free and online! thelivingfarm.org/high-performance-garden-show/
no sound
HI Frankie, The video was recorded in mono tone. If you put your spekakers on stereo or switch to the other side you should get sound. Thanks!
I liked it because it's 4 mins long lol
Me too
I thought compost was feeding the soil.
Or you can just add some water and let the compost start itself.
No sound??
It's all in the left channel :)
All of the dialogue is directed into the left input and it's really throwing me off
Can’t hear you
This sometimes happens if you have one of your speakers turned down. It is recorded in mono.
Turn up hearing aide.
I would save my money and not buy a compost starter, it's not needed. The greens will start automatically. You need to add water to the mix. If it smells or is too wet, you can leave the lid open as long as needed, closing it to turn, then reopening it. If you can see water pooling, leave the drain on the bottom open.
the part where you said don't put anything with seeds in it is horseshit the compost tumbler would cook the seeds to death.
Donald Keating only if it gets hot enough, which is extremely difficult in a tumbler this size
@@bonniemae187 I read that it has to get over 140 degrees consistently to kill off seeds. I think you really need to have your carbon/nitrogen ratios exact to pull that off, even in hot weather.
No need to be rude about it. She is a pleasant person.
My gardens are flowers. Can I add the dead headed (?) Flowers t the compost? They usually contain seeds.
How is this any help with no sound!!!!!!!!!!!!
I heard just fine and I am hard of hearing.
Wtf takes two weeks I came because a lady on Nextdoor was talking about this but fuck this. It takes way to long
Instant gratification kid. Good things take time and 2 weeks is short compared to lots of compost piles.
Boo hoo ya dipshit. It’s not like you’re putting in much effort. Must be a sad little millennial. Life is hard, buttercup.