Compost Equipment Guide

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1. Tania S Says:
   February 8th, 2010 at 8:15 am

   In theory you can put in anything that once lived. But, unless you have a very tight vermin proof bin, there’s certain things you should avoid. According to a book i have called "Compost" by Kenneth Thompson, you shouldn’t put dairy products, fish and meat, oil and fats. If you’re putting in garden waste, avoid anything that might have fungal diseases and virus. I recommend the book i mentioned above, it is a very no nonsense, practical guide to composting, especially in a small home situation.

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2. Rottie Mom Says:
   February 8th, 2010 at 8:25 am

   Anything that grows from the soil can be composted. Potato peelings, old corn stalks, grass clippings, coffee grounds, melon rinds, etc. Don’t use anything that is diseased.

   Never put grease or meat scraps into compost.
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3. Tigger Says:
   February 8th, 2010 at 8:58 am

   Compost is pretty forgiving. You shouldn’t put grease, meat, bones, or diseased plant matter in it. But anything else goes.
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4. Simooshy Says:
   February 8th, 2010 at 9:05 am

   You can compost nearly any plant material, like grass clippings, vegetables or wood shavings. However, it is not recommended to compost perennial weeds, as when you use the compost they could regrow. (things like docks, dandelions, bindweed etc.)
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5. redunicorn Says:
   February 8th, 2010 at 9:12 am

   Don’t put grease or meat things because you will attract animals like skunks.

   I use leaves, grass clippings, deadheaded flowers, watermelon rinds, other fruit or vegetable waste, a shovel full of soil with worms, and ashes from burned sticks.
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6. VeggieBoards.com Says:
   February 8th, 2010 at 9:36 am

   There’s a new composting forum that you may want to check…

   http://www.compostingforum.com
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