Two compartments, on stilts above the ground and with lids (to foil the rats), with wire on the bottom, which will allow the compost as it's formed to fall into a neat and elegant pile on a platform underneath the bins, from where it can be easily shoveled into a waiting wheelbarrow. In theory. We know there are no certainties when it comes to the dark art of composting, especially if you're as slapdash as we are. But we're hopeful. If nothing else, we have finally managed to engage Martha with the world of decomposing organic matter (isn't this every parent's dream?). We're not sure yet whether this will prove to be a good or bad thing. I guess this will only become obvious in a month or two...once she has learnt how to clamber up those slats.PS No, Martha did not retrieve that piece of cake from the slops!
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I hope you aren't planning to compost Martha! - Chris
That's a fabulous looking bin, very impressive! But... how will the worms get in to help make the compost if it isn't on the ground?
Yes, good question Gemini! We are planning to 're-house' some worms up into the bins (the current plan is a box of worms such as you buy to go in worm farms). But we are the first to admit this is a highly experimental approach. If it works, fabulous! If not, well, the bins will be 'purposefully deconstructed'. Stay tuned :-)
We are in awe of the bin - you guys do things right up on the farm. But more thanthat, we arein awe of Mark's hair! Mark - we didn't know you had so much of it! Indeed, you shall herewith be known as 'that long haired hippy'.
Yes, and that's after it's been under a hat all day. You should see it in the morning - it is seriously large (and high). When I ask him why he's growing it, he says he's not - he's just stopped cutting it.
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