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Untitled. Stevia seeds. Greens and Browns for the Compost Pile. Question: Which items are "greens" and which are "browns" when it comes to composting?

Greens and Browns for the Compost Pile

Here is a simple list of common materials for the compost pile, grouped as either "greens" or "browns. " "Greens" are materials that are rich in nitrogen or protein. They are also the items that tend to heat a compost pile up because they help the microorganisms in the pile grow and multiply quickly. "Browns" are carbon or carbohydrate-rich materials. The main job of "browns" in a compost pile is to be food sources for all of the lovely soil-dwelling organisms that will work with the microbes to break down the contents of your compost pile.

Answer: "Browns" for the Compost Pile Fall leaves Pine needles Twigs, chipped tree branches/bark Straw or hay Sawdust Corn stalks Paper (newspaper, writing/printing paper, paper plates and napkins, coffee filters) Dryer lint Cotton fabric Corrugated cardboard (without any waxy/slick paper coatings. Solar Peacock Stake - Purple only $29.99 at Garden Fun - Garden Stakes. Looking for some peacock decor with a little bit of extra surprise?

Solar Peacock Stake - Purple only $29.99 at Garden Fun - Garden Stakes

Get ready to infuse your garden with a splash of color and solar light! Our new metal & glass Solar Peacock Bird showcases beautiful colors and an elegant design as many of our other birds, complete with curling tails, colorful acrylic beads, and stakes under the feet for easy and secure garden mounting. What is not as easily visible is the solar-powered LED light hidden within the decorative crackle glass ball in the center of this peacock bird! If you thought this peacock was amazing during the day, you'll love when this gorgeous peacock bird comes to life and automatically illuminates at dusk! Place this Solar Peacock Bird in the garden, by the porch, near an entrance, or anywhere you need some instant beauty and shine! Additional Info:Solar Peacock Bird - PurpleGorgeous glass & metal design.Great for decorating your garden and walkways!

Worm Harvester Video. How to Make a Free Worm Harvester: 6 Steps. The Burlap Effect - Vermicomposting Forum. Return to the Vermicomposting Forum | Post a Follow-Up Posted by jim08204 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 24, 10 at 13:52 Follow-Up Postings:Posted by equinoxequinox (My Page) on Tue, Aug 24, 10 at 15:05 Posted by mendopete (My Page) on Thu, Aug 26, 10 at 18:46 Posted by lkittle 6 (My Page) on Fri, Aug 27, 10 at 8:03 Here is a link that might be useful: breeding worms in burlap Posted by fam62cc SE Wi.

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Posted by equinoxequinox (My Page) on Fri, Aug 27, 10 at 23:15 Posted by mendopete (My Page) on Sat, Aug 28, 10 at 0:49 Posted by curt_grow 4 MN (My Page) on Sat, Aug 28, 10 at 9:31 Posted by fam62cc s.e.wi. What is the real difference between Compost and Humus? - Search. Make Your Own Cheese Kit - DIY Cheese from Urban Cheese Craft. When Claudia Lucero set out to try her hand at cheesemaking, she was surprised at how difficult it was to find supplies and overwhelmed by some of the special equipment that some recipes required.

Make Your Own Cheese Kit - DIY Cheese from Urban Cheese Craft

After all, cheesemaking has been going on for centuries! Should it really be this complicated to try in a modern home? None of us has calibrated presses, humidity gauges, and acidity testers in our home kitchens! After lots of research and perseverance, Claudia refined her own techniques for making fresh cheeses that don’t require aging and can be made at home with little or no special equipment. Now she’s sharing her experience with fellow aspiring cheesemakers. With an Urban Cheesecraft DIY Cheese Kit, all you need is a gallon of pasteurized milk (not ultra-pasteurized). BTTR Ventures: Shroom Growing Kit for Growing Edible Mushrooms Indoors. What would you do with 8,000 pounds of coffee grounds?

BTTR Ventures: Shroom Growing Kit for Growing Edible Mushrooms Indoors

If you’re Nik Arora and Alex Velez, you recycle that amount every week to make soil for growing mushrooms. These two young entrepreneurs pick up coffee grounds from Peets Coffee and create Back to the Roots (BTTR) mushroom kits that allow you to get a little bit closer to the source of your food. UC Berkeley grads Nik and Alex were inspired by their business ethics professor, who mentioned that it’s possible to grow mushrooms in coffee grounds – probably never dreaming that these two would start experimenting in Alex’s fraternity house and eventually launch their own business. Now, they and their mushrooms have won all kinds of awards, including being named as one of Business Week’s Top 25 Social Entrepreneurs in 2010.

Put one of these kits in your kitchen, spritz it with water twice a day using the mister that comes with the kit, and voila! — Julia E.