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Tumblin'.........
Feb 20, 2008 | 4:50 AM PST
Tags: Compost , Compost tumbler

It has happened, it arrived!  Of course I am an the only one here doing a jig-  What you ask?

The twin compost tumbler!  For the last few years I have salivated over the tumblers.  You have to understand that our soil is clay-I know, hard to believe, but clay oh and ROCKS.  This area is full of rocks and ledge.  Not the best combo for gardening in the traditional sense.  When I was turned onto the concept of Lasagna Gardening last year I embraced is, tried it, loved it!  Living in a rural area many of the items are free for the taking once you make connections but the amount of compost that could be had from our kitchen scraps, grass clippings and leaves was like an untapped gold mine.

As much as I enjoy watching my seedlings grow, the life of the compost pile just didn't bring me the same joy and I find myself impatient.  Lasagna gardening is very rewarding and the three new beds will soon be layered and ready to plant.

Because my yard plans always include improving the soil in current beds in addition to creating more the concept of having compost galore on a routine basis............well it got me.  I squirreled away for such an extravagent item and fortunately this year,none of the cars needed tires when it was time to order.  It will be hard to keep my mind of putting it together as I make my way through the workday.

 

Tumbling Compost?
Jan 1, 2008 | 3:07 PM PST
Tags: compost , compost tumbler , composters

It is my intention to invest in a compost tumbler and am looking for input from others as to thier experience with this product.  I hope this topic is ok for the blog.