Comments on: Compost Tumblers vs Compost Bins: Pros & Cons

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:00 +0000

My intention was to live and raise a family close to nature. We were not interested in technology for many years, preferring to enjoy family life without a TV or modern conveniences. Eventually we got a solar panel to help make lighting easier. Then we got a bigger battery bank (2 batteries) and a larger panel so I could run my laptop which was essential to developing Eartheasy.
My advice is to start small, since bringing in too much technology can distract you from the peace and tranquility you came to the country to enjoy.

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:31:00 +0000

The fruit flies will diminish as your compost takes off. If you have a tumbler composter, be sure to give it a spin after each time you add more materials.

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:22:00 +0000

You could ask at the mill where you gather the wood dust if it was cut by chainsaw. If the wood dust is fine it was not cut using a chain saw and should be a good addition to your compost.
I have no experience growing coriander so you might want to try a Google search for this information.
Greg

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:40:00 +0000

Hi Kalap,
Yes, you can add wood dust to your compost. Best to add in thin layers or mixed with other materials, especially if the dust is very fine. Avoid using sawdust from chainsaws if synthetic chain oil was used.
Regarding fruit, avoid adding fruit peels which you suspect of having been sprayed with pesticides or herbicides.
Thank you for your kind comments,
Greg

By: Kalap Sharma

Kalap Sharma — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 06:28:00 +0000

Hello Greg

First of all thanks for the awesome and so informative websites. One of the best site on gardening.

I read your compost details, I have few queries –

# Can I add wood dust to the compost ? I got this wood dust from nearby wood cutting factory.

# What fruits we should not add to compost (I read that you advised not to add banana peels, peach peels, orange rinds).

Awaiting for your reply.

By: cathy

cathy — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:51:00 +0000

I found compost tumbler better then bin. This information I’ll share with my uncle who is a gardener by hobby and keep on experimenting. Very informational post.

By: Harney Peak

Harney Peak — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:35:00 +0000

The ease of emptying a tumbler for anyone constrained by landscaping and a small lot makes the tumble a great choice. Never had the right space for an upright bin since it always created a wider circle with the compost around the bottom. Anyway, good comparison and I really like the tumbler for those in tight areas, since the overall footprint is neater and smaller.

By: Smart Gardener

Smart Gardener — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:21:00 +0000

We have both types here as well. While I like how quickly the tumbler works, the larger capacity of the bin is a distinct advantage for folks who have so many leaves, garden clippings and cooking scraps. I’ve found when I use the bin as stage one, and then the tumbler as stage two, things move even more quickly.