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Posted: Jan/05/2009 6:22 AM PST
I'm making a compost pile for fall or next spring Now, Ive put a layer of 6" leaves, 4" old hay, cover with chicken poo (dried out and ready) 2", another layer of leaves for coverage (poo stinks Baaaad). this evening I will place a layer of News paper (Sunday special) a little more pooo(just a little, 3" garden soil and another layer of leaves, add 3 sprinkler spikes with spray heads, soak this new pile, and as needed I will turn on and wet as needed. Just Gardening Guilt Trip & the Twins (Jake still says that chicken pooo really stinks Maggie after coaching from me says "Jake think Green" thats what that poo does to our garden. |
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Posted: Jan/08/2009 8:39 AM PST
That's great! My dog has taken a liking to pooing right along the borders of my trees. Since that's most likely where the furthest roots are, I'm pleased every time I see him squatting in the area.  My compost pile has not been much of a success. I think it's mostly because I am very lazy with it and rarely even glance at it. 
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Posted: Feb/15/2009 1:49 PM PST
I was about to start my 1st compost pile in a few weeks. My 1st big garden, actually, so I'm a rookie. Curious as to whats best for compost. I guess I'll be using straw, leaves and veggie/fruit garbage/leftovers from the kitchen. I've got neighbors with horses, so I guess I'll throw some of their manure in also. Does this sound acceptable? Is dog manure acceptable for compost? I'll take ANY advice for those with time to give it. lol Thanks |
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Posted: Feb/15/2009 7:37 PM PST
you don't want to use dog manure, dogs are meat eaters, also can have worms ect. becareful with the horse manure. It is a HOT item and has to cure before you use it on the garden or it can burn you plants. So not add any meat or dairy items to your compost. Shredded newspaper (not the glossy inserts) are also good. |
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Posted: Feb/16/2009 3:31 AM PST
Yes, Joe, you've got the right idea. No dog or cat poo, though. |
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Posted: Feb/18/2009 9:24 AM PST
I'm restarting my compost pile (I have a turning compost tumbler) after it sat for most the winter. It's still cold here & I've been adding veggie & fruit scraps & coffee grounds & egg shells but they're not decomposing & my tumbler is filling up fast! What can I add to get it heated up (since I can't count on the weather). We do have a horse & plenty of manure but should I add it after it's dried or while it's still fresh & moist?  Any suggestions? |
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Posted: Feb/19/2009 1:21 PM PST
I would think that fresh would equal heat, which is what your tumbler needs. |
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Posted: Feb/22/2009 2:06 PM PST
Thanks for your reply. I'll add some fresh manure & see if it gets some heat going |
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Posted: Mar/07/2009 1:13 PM PST
A layer of grass klippings it great for heat |
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