http://www.compostsoup.com A Blend of Making Compost, Composting News, and The Best Composters! Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:16:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.compostsoup.com/compost-wizard-jr-7-cubic-foot-tumbler/#comment-151 Christopher Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:16:19 +0000 http://www.compostsoup.com/?p=904#comment-151 I have to admit that this whole composting business is a bit intriguing to me. I am all for doing things that help the environment. In fact, my family does not use the electric dryer for laundry. They hang dry the laundry to save energy. I also like using solar lamps as night lights. Composting seems easy enough. I'm just curious as to how much I can produce and how much I can sell it for. I have to admit that this whole composting business is a bit intriguing to me. I am all for doing things that help the environment. In fact, my family does not use the electric dryer for laundry. They hang dry the laundry to save energy. I also like using solar lamps as night lights. Composting seems easy enough. I’m just curious as to how much I can produce and how much I can sell it for.

]]> http://www.compostsoup.com/the-benefits-of-composting-at-home/#comment-150 Denise Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:04:41 +0000 http://www.compostsoup.com/?p=470#comment-150 Like so many people, I think it sounds good in theory, but I have not gotten to the point where I am ready to start making compost. I have one concern that keeps me wary about creating compost. My fear is that I might be creating a haven for roaches. If compost is not attractive to any vermin, only then would I feel more confident about getting started and buying one of these composting bins. Like so many people, I think it sounds good in theory, but I have not gotten to the point where I am ready to start making compost. I have one concern that keeps me wary about creating compost. My fear is that I might be creating a haven for roaches. If compost is not attractive to any vermin, only then would I feel more confident about getting started and buying one of these composting bins.

]]> http://www.compostsoup.com/what-is-compost-and-how-is-it-made/#comment-149 Jeffrey Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.compostsoup.com/?p=437#comment-149 I am both baffled and intrigued by how compost is made. I often hear about these micro organisms which break down the compost. But before I would consider making compost from my household garbage, I would have to satisfy my fear that I would be attracting or creating a haven for roaches. That is my biggest fear about making compost around my house. I would want to hear some feedback on what is my greatest concern. I am both baffled and intrigued by how compost is made. I often hear about these micro organisms which break down the compost. But before I would consider making compost from my household garbage, I would have to satisfy my fear that I would be attracting or creating a haven for roaches. That is my biggest fear about making compost around my house. I would want to hear some feedback on what is my greatest concern.

]]> http://www.compostsoup.com/suncast-tumbling-composter/#comment-130 Kris Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:46:34 +0000 http://www.compostsoup.com/?p=865#comment-130 Ken, you're welcome. Be sure and visit all of our reviews on the various bins and tumblers. They all contain actual customer reviews and experiences and the customer ratings will help you make a decision. Ken, you’re welcome. Be sure and visit all of our reviews on the various bins and tumblers. They all contain actual customer reviews and experiences and the customer ratings will help you make a decision.

]]> http://www.compostsoup.com/tumbleweed-composter-review-a-compost-tumbler-worth-turning/#comment-129 Kris Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:45:04 +0000 http://www.compostsoup.com/?p=839#comment-129 Hi Jessica, yes, the Aerobin 400 is a great tool to help speed up your composting efforts. Because it "aerates" the compost, you do not need to physical "turn" it as you do with having to rotate a tumbler! Hi Jessica, yes, the Aerobin 400 is a great tool to help speed up your composting efforts. Because it “aerates” the compost, you do not need to physical “turn” it as you do with having to rotate a tumbler!

]]> http://www.compostsoup.com/from-food-waste-to-garden-compost/#comment-128 Kris Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:42:15 +0000 http://www.compostsoup.com/?p=704#comment-128 Hi George, I'm glad you found these stories encouraging! If your family is small, you can always start composting with a "mini" system, such as the <a href="http://www.compostsoup.com/envirocyclemini" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Envirocycle Mini Composter</a>! Hi George, I’m glad you found these stories encouraging! If your family is small, you can always start composting with a “mini” system, such as the Envirocycle Mini Composter!

]]> http://www.compostsoup.com/tumbleweed-composter-review-a-compost-tumbler-worth-turning/#comment-127 Kris Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:39:56 +0000 http://www.compostsoup.com/?p=839#comment-127 Mirian, the larger critters are part of the natural decomposition process and are your "friends"! Some of these larger critters are your physical decomposers, as your chemical decomposers are usually your microorganisms. Some of these physical decomposers include millipedes and beetles, which you can spot with your "eye". But, there are also critters such as mites and springtails, which you can also spot with the naked eye, but they are much, much smaller. The roundworm or nematode is the largest group of physical decomposers but they are hard to spot and look like a moving strand of hair! So, I'm not talking about any type of "pests" and you do not need to worry about creating an infestation with regards to these physical workers! Mirian, the larger critters are part of the natural decomposition process and are your “friends”! Some of these larger critters are your physical decomposers, as your chemical decomposers are usually your microorganisms. Some of these physical decomposers include millipedes and beetles, which you can spot with your “eye”. But, there are also critters such as mites and springtails, which you can also spot with the naked eye, but they are much, much smaller. The roundworm or nematode is the largest group of physical decomposers but they are hard to spot and look like a moving strand of hair! So, I’m not talking about any type of “pests” and you do not need to worry about creating an infestation with regards to these physical workers!

]]> http://www.compostsoup.com/suncast-tumbling-composter/#comment-126 Kris Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:32:54 +0000 http://www.compostsoup.com/?p=865#comment-126 Amy, I agree! Your garden, plants, and landscaping will also appreciate your effort of making compost! It's cool that there are lots of tools and containers to help take out some of the "work" involved and you can indeed have a nice batch of compost ready in about 30 days or so! Amy, I agree! Your garden, plants, and landscaping will also appreciate your effort of making compost! It’s cool that there are lots of tools and containers to help take out some of the “work” involved and you can indeed have a nice batch of compost ready in about 30 days or so!

]]> http://www.compostsoup.com/from-food-waste-to-garden-compost/#comment-125 Kris Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:31:04 +0000 http://www.compostsoup.com/?p=704#comment-125 Hi Mandy, there are lots of tools and containers available that allow you to do all of your composting outside! Hi Mandy, there are lots of tools and containers available that allow you to do all of your composting outside!

]]> http://www.compostsoup.com/tumbleweed-composter-review-a-compost-tumbler-worth-turning/#comment-124 Kris Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:28:15 +0000 http://www.compostsoup.com/?p=839#comment-124 Shirley, the model and brand called the Envirocycle Composter is also a tumbler, and it also aerates or turns your compost by rotating the "barrel". There is NOT a handle to it. It does come in a model called the <a href="http://www.compostsoup.com/envirocyclemini" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Envirocycle Mini Composter</a>, and it is a smaller version, but you do not have to keep it in the kitchen! It's great for smaller families and for those who may live in an apartment, townhouse, or those who have a small yard and/or patio and/or balcony! Shirley, the model and brand called the Envirocycle Composter is also a tumbler, and it also aerates or turns your compost by rotating the “barrel”. There is NOT a handle to it. It does come in a model called the Envirocycle Mini Composter, and it is a smaller version, but you do not have to keep it in the kitchen! It’s great for smaller families and for those who may live in an apartment, townhouse, or those who have a small yard and/or patio and/or balcony!

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