Composting suggestions?

[wormcompostingnewbie]

Thanks again Zach. I'm learning heaps of stuff here. I would also like to try to help others when I have enough knowledge about worms. right now I am really fascinated my worm bin and I'm looking to expand it.

[GreenGuy]

Hi I check out my composting post at

http://greenblog2010.blogspot.com/

near the end of the composting post it contains a link to a very knowledgable website on composting.

[ecohabit]

You could also try kitchen waste fermenting buckets, which use the bokashi method (Japanese for fermenting). You can put in all your kitchen waste - cooked food, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, even small bones - layering each addition of food waste with a special bran, impregnated with beneficial microbes which break down the food. After two weeks sealed in the bucket, dig the now essentially pickled material into your garden, or add in layers to your compost heap, or add gradually to your wormery. It is now a fantastic soil conditioner. During the fermentation process a liquid is produced which is an amazing plant food. Dilute 1:100 water and watch your garden grow! Or pour neat down drains to keep them odour free.

[LivingGreen]

Originally Posted by ecohabit

You could also try kitchen waste fermenting buckets, which use the bokashi method (Japanese for fermenting). You can put in all your kitchen waste - cooked food, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, even small bones - layering each addition of food waste with a special bran, impregnated with beneficial microbes which break down the food. After two weeks sealed in the bucket, dig the now essentially pickled material into your garden, or add in layers to your compost heap, or add gradually to your wormery. It is now a fantastic soil conditioner. During the fermentation process a liquid is produced which is an amazing plant food. Dilute 1:100 water and watch your garden grow! Or pour neat down drains to keep them odour free.

Wow, I haven't heard of this before. Despite the obvious almost-spam, it seems interesting - anyone have more info or personal experience?

[zach]

Here's some more info on Bokashi from Wikipedia. I'm going to have to do some research. It definitely looks interesting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokashi_composting

[ecohabit]

Fab! I'm really chuffed to bring a brand new composting - possibly revolutionary! - method to your forum! You will find plenty of fascinating information, plus the fact that it is a very old and successful method of sustainability. Enjoy!

[LivingGreen]

We finally had someone come and build our compost bin today! I'm excited to finally get used to using it.