I have been emptying a few of our compost bins recently, the compost is crumbly and smells earthy, a sure sign that it’s ready for use. The compost is rich in chicken manure, green waste and kitchen scraps. Tiger worms have certainly been doing their bit, our bins are literally wriggling with them. I shovelled the compost into a waiting wheelbarrow, then tipped it straight into some of the raised beds.
Now I’ve got some empty bins to fill with more magical compost-making ingredients.
Kay
/ March 18, 2012How do you get your compost past your girls? Our bins are in their run and as soon as you approach the compost bins they are there to eat all the bugs and worms. Xxx
Karen
/ March 18, 2012Our bins are away from the hen houses, we do allow the hens on the compost heap from time to time. For the past few days they’ve been ‘helping’ to dig over the patch where the pumpkins are going to be planted.
Val
/ March 18, 2012Your compost looks really good! I need to start a new bin at the plot and get my bokashi system up and running again at home!
Karen
/ March 19, 2012Thanks Val, it was a little dry but it seems OK now. I haven’t tried the bokashi system, the box looks neat and compact so perhaps I will add it to my list of things to try out. This list is getting longer and longer!
wellywoman
/ March 19, 2012Great looking stuff. We emptied our bin at the allotment a few weeks ago but need to tackle the one in the garden. Oh dear there really isn’t enough time in the day.
Dave Buckingham
/ March 19, 2012Don’t forget, those Tiger worms make great fishing bait too.
Flighty
/ March 19, 2012Looks good! Did any robins appear? xx
Jules
/ March 19, 2012Since we had our chickens the compost we produce is amazing – it definitely matures faster than it used to and must have more nutrient benefits for the soil/plants as our raised beds are becoming more productive every year.
Karen
/ March 19, 2012Yes Flighty, they did!
Flighty
/ March 19, 2012I would have been surprised if you had said no! xx
Kerry
/ March 20, 2012Isn’t it a great feeling when you empty the compost bins into the garden the first couple of times and really see how much it actually makes. I am rather astounded that I use to throw it all away
but now every bit gets composted.
Chilli Ninja
/ March 20, 2012Tiger worms are the best! That looks like the good stuff Karen.