tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post5892416837667604993..comments2024-02-19T07:12:24.114-05:00Comments on Urban Veggie Garden Blog: Compost PostDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-36447938890591823832009-07-15T09:37:41.753-04:002009-07-15T09:37:41.753-04:00This is always such a charming job.... :)This is always such a charming job.... :)Jannetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11296438259458199620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-41943234189616569722009-07-14T16:00:47.687-04:002009-07-14T16:00:47.687-04:00Great tip for blossom end rot !
I tried the blac...Great tip for blossom end rot ! <br /><br />I tried the black bin once. I prefer the one I have now because it's easier to mix/turn. (I know most ppl think it's a chore, but I actually enjoy turning my compost, lol). It's just an old wooden garbage bin I converted by taking the bottom out and trellising the top for ventilation. I always make sure there's plenty of worms in there, they do a great job.<br /><br />I think the black bin is more suited for heat composting where microbes/bacteria do the job. Some people cover their heap with a tarp or old carpet to achieve this. The hotter the heap the quicker it breaks down. <br /><br />Is your bin in a sunny spot to help heat it up ?miss mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08779663826025791655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-53325837510380209082009-07-14T14:13:12.932-04:002009-07-14T14:13:12.932-04:00I always put my eggshells in the food processor to...I always put my eggshells in the food processor too. I hate the look of eggshell bits in my garden. They just never break down. I always bake mine whenever I'm baking something else. Not for long though. You don't want them to smell. I used a cup of the crushed eggshells under my tomatoes when I planted them. They seem to love them. Blossom end rot is very problematic in my soil, but not if I use enough eggshells. If I find I still have problems I use eggshell tea (smells terrible) to water the tomatoes every week.<br /><br />I don't have a three bin system. I have one of the black composters that I use occasionally. My main bins are wire bins. Just fencing wire drawn into a circle. I have several plus a huge bin to store my leaves from the fall. It works. It isn't quite as neat as a three bin system, but it is easy to move around.Daphnehttp://daphnesdandelions.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-29186575524831249262009-07-14T08:27:10.393-04:002009-07-14T08:27:10.393-04:00Eggshells aren't very compatible with wormies,...Eggshells aren't very compatible with wormies, either. We don't have a food processor, so I do water and eggshells in a blender and pour the mess of stuff on the pile. Great post!Red Icculushttp://red-icculus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-15855246491932337972009-07-14T06:17:18.449-04:002009-07-14T06:17:18.449-04:00My chickens eat my egg shells! I wash and put the...My chickens eat my egg shells! I wash and put them in the oven when I'm baking the bread. Then I grind them with the pestle and mortar - very therapeutic! The finely ground results are sprinkled into their feed to help with shell thickness and strength.<br /><br />I have 3 bins like yours. They get the 'cleanings' from the chicken house and run every day and heat up a treat. I love compost!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841961223771293021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-74925605228492457772009-07-13T21:38:31.392-04:002009-07-13T21:38:31.392-04:00I'm glad you're getting some use out of my...I'm glad you're getting some use out of my ideas! <br /><br />I crush mine and keep them in a plastic container. I usually use them on my tomatoes, I've heard it helps keep blossom end rot away. <br /><br />Be very careful microwaving egg shells. If you burn them they smell HORRIBLE and for quite a while in the house. I usually just keep mine on the back of the stovetop by the oven vent, every week or so when I have a decent sized batch and they're dry I crush them with my mortar & pestle. If I use a large amount of eggs for something, I put them in my toaster oven on love for 10 minutes to dry them out.Chiot's runchttp://www.chiotsrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-5773125426625953982009-07-13T21:38:28.832-04:002009-07-13T21:38:28.832-04:00I'm glad you're getting some use out of my...I'm glad you're getting some use out of my ideas! <br /><br />I crush mine and keep them in a plastic container. I usually use them on my tomatoes, I've heard it helps keep blossom end rot away. <br /><br />Be very careful microwaving egg shells. If you burn them they smell HORRIBLE and for quite a while in the house. I usually just keep mine on the back of the stovetop by the oven vent, every week or so when I have a decent sized batch and they're dry I crush them with my mortar & pestle. If I use a large amount of eggs for something, I put them in my toaster oven on love for 10 minutes to dry them out.Chiot's runchttp://www.chiotsrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-43134326404954356392009-07-13T21:37:39.420-04:002009-07-13T21:37:39.420-04:00The ground up shells would be a good slug deterent...The ground up shells would be a good slug deterent too. I just crush them before putting them in my compost pail - but I may have to give some thought to holding them out and doing the drying/blending process instead. It certainly is a more appealing looking result and probably breaks down a lot faster too.kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-50925196574711798792009-07-13T20:56:41.104-04:002009-07-13T20:56:41.104-04:00Ribbit - I'll bet that you will be composting ...Ribbit - I'll bet that you will be composting before you know it. Just tell the man that "real men compost", ha.<br /><br />Tina - I need another bin. I just can't decide whether to build a wooden 3-bin system or just get another black plastic ones. Good idea to microwave the shells, I have just been letting them dry in a bowl on the counter. <br /><br />Gumboot - I do get red wriggles in the bin but they seem to come and go. I think it has something to do with heat levels whether they will stick around or not.<br /><br />Chef Phil and Malinda - I thought it was a good idea to grind them up too. Never tried vermicomposting but I really should one of these days.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-25082639323733147412009-07-13T19:57:57.237-04:002009-07-13T19:57:57.237-04:00What a great idea to dry out the eg shells and gri...What a great idea to dry out the eg shells and grind them up. We compost the conventional and vermicompst ways. I typically put the egg shells in the vermicompost bin the worms love the egg shells and it aids in the worms digestion. I will now try your idea of drying and grinding!!Chef Phil and Malindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07657768723218213094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-70905832114072746622009-07-13T19:55:40.103-04:002009-07-13T19:55:40.103-04:00great compost pics! now you have some wonderful bl...great compost pics! now you have some wonderful black gold ~<br />do you get red wrigglers in there? they're the best for your garden soil.<br />Happy Gardening!!gumboot goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13643684395035499012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-4815568146248578132009-07-13T19:02:03.192-04:002009-07-13T19:02:03.192-04:00This post reminds me of the very arduous task I ha...This post reminds me of the very arduous task I have to do, turn and consolidate my bins. It is most difficult! I too save my eggshells. I sprinkle them on the top of gardens but grinding them up and drying them in the microwave is a good idea too. It would sure help combat that blossom end rot like you said. Neater too.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359929230952480074.post-69694908109338651222009-07-13T18:53:00.066-04:002009-07-13T18:53:00.066-04:00Compost is something I've yet to venture into....Compost is something I've yet to venture into. The man has drawn "the line" firmly in the ground. Makes me sad, but I have to respect it. <br /><br />I bet grinding those egg shells will go a long way into helping them be the most effective.Ribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460673212389110633noreply@blogger.com