Feb 20 2012, Garden no 5

This is just a quick update on the composting situation. I decided to tackle the pile of fresh compost emptied from the compost bin on Friday. I’m still not feeling 100% so settled myself in a sheltered position on the steps.
I sat and brought the compost over one bucket at a time and sieved it into the tubs ready for planting. I’m really pleased with the results; I worked my way through about half of the pile and filled one big tub and one pot of finely sieved compost ready for planting. The bits of twig and organic matter that wouldn’t go through the sieve just went back into the compost bin. The whole thing is quite labour intensive, but it’s also satisfying to know I’ve reduced my contribution to landfill and returned all organic matter back to the earth. The only real problem was dragging the full up tub back off the steps and into position, must admit I never thought of the weight once it was full.

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delete reply reneenay wrote on Feb 21 nice

delete reply hotclaws wrote on Feb 21 I love my compost bins.

delete reply nemo4sun wrote on Feb 20 looks good :)

delete reply kathyinozarks wrote on Feb 20 greenwytch said there is just nothing better than putting our hands into our very own home-made compost! I sooo agree-great job Loretta

delete reply brendainmad wrote on Feb 20 Hope you feel better soon.

delete reply greenwytch wrote on Feb 20 there is just nothing better than putting our hands into our very own home-made compost!

delete reply mitchylr wrote on Feb 20 forgetmenot525 said The whole thing is quite labour intensive, but it’s also satisfying to know I’ve reduced my contribution to landfill and returned all organic matter back to the earth. That must make it doubly satisfying.