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I am betting she will have a Bull calf, which is unfortunate since she was bred with heifer semen. However I cannot wait to see it! 🙂
That poor cow. Thanks for posting this; I didn't realize how interesting compost was. Hope you've got a calf by now. ~ Lisa
I would love regular updates on your compost
Wonderful video Jess!
Blessings, julie
I just found the links lol I've nvr been able to find them:)
We decided that hot piles in the back yard take more monitoring than we generally give them, ?are willing to give them. We got tp the point we could pretty much successfully create them. Turning then getting flame, turning and seeing red embers, guessing if its compost vs burning smoke – we went back to colder, longer, and even less monitored piles.
I like the fresher, urine soaked, barn cleanings on top or well layered throughout. For us, I like branches every 12" or so; older, dealer branches @1" in diameter. Corn husks work too but takes longer than some dead, evergreen branches (Doug Fir, Western Hemlock – actual pine seems to last longer and not have the same microbes).
Fascinating
That was marvelous! Thank-you!
I totally enjoyed this video. I finally see what I needed to build great compost in a short amount of time. You are a blessing as always.
Thank you so much for sharing! I appreciate this so much and I am learning so much from you and other homesteaders.
We used to live next to a landscaping facility here is SW Florida that also made compost from landscaping debris (which in Florida is mostly palm fronds). When it would get cold the giant mounds would steam. Whenever they would come turn the piles or when they would grind it all up in a giant mulcher (the mulcher part was as big across as a sedan) the birds would flock the piles and scavenge all the bugs (and add manure). This compost would sit for probably a whole year with them turning it and then grinding it up and then sitting again. They would even water it in the dry months. Was very interesting to watch on such a large scale.
Love the post. My boyfriend laughs at me and my compost thermometer. Nice to see a good composting video
I started a deep "5 ft tall" wood chip pile. About 1/3 green to brown.
Took only one year to achieve huge amount of soil. Also starting a worm casting bed helped. I use oak ash from my burn pile. So many ways to build garden soil for free!
Does it have to be peed on hay? I have a neighbor with horses and hay so… I mean I can stop by there instead lol
Wow! At the end you said you loved learning from Ben. Well, I loved learning from you. Thanks so much for this video. I can't wait to learn more about soil from a Biblical perspective. Jesus' parable about the soil and seeds tells us that the soil is what grows the mature plant. So I'm sure he has some interesting things to discuss! I'm praying for the coming calf and all of you, for everything to go smoothly. God bless you all.
That was very interesting & technical! Love it! Thank you!!
I'm learning so much, thank you!
Yea I remember my uncle telling me of several barns that had burned down. At night even thou people had been turning Thier compost pile. He told this story to us years ago. And said he had saw many burn to the ground. Even turning the compost every day.
Can someone explain when to add compost ?
This was a really great video! Super applicable information, and Phil’s expertise + experience translating so well through the camera. I look forward to your future work with him. Glad you took time for
yourself, Jess.