I made a compost tumbler out of a 55 gal. plastic barrel, which was then mounted on a frame with wheels. I have been using ratchet straps to secure the lid while it tumblers, but they have been making the lid cave in because it is to tight. I am thinking of switching to keeper … Continue reading DIY Compost Tumbler
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Starting Seedlings
I like to start seeds that are meant for transplant in cells with a sterile medium like coconut coir. Then place the cells in to a flood tray in order for the seedlings to be watered from the bottom. After they come up I water with compost tea from the bottom and mist them, in … Continue reading Starting Seedlings
Making aerated compost tea
If I am not using a tea brewer, the simplest method to make tea is to use two 5 gal. buckets and aerated it by continuously pouring one in to the other. Add an airstone or two if you can. Pics: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.665639333462865.1073741836.250581604968642&type=3
Tour of my house in Munster, IN
These vids show what I had going on in the beginning of my permaculture adventures. What is included is a tour of the basement where I kept my worm bins, aquaponics system and compost tea brewer, then we take a look at the garden which I had gotten ready for winter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lurz4NUQB64 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxC-gVwPm18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK7ZeheK8Ek http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zok8My-rx30
Grass Roots Organic Lawn Care 