In this video, we give you the answers to 5 commonly asked composting questions on how to make compost for the garden at home. Plus, I showcase Tony’s new book Composting Masterclass https://www.amazon.com/Tony-ONeill/e/B09Z79VFRB
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I'd love to see you do a video on bokashi composting.
What do you think about burying pets, like, cats, in the garden? I've thought about what I'd do a few times when my cats die in a decade or so, but I'm still not sure if I want to have them buried in a pet cemetery or in the garden.
Yeah… when I got my house last year I tried reading up on composting but got overwhelmed. So I went basic – I just throw stuff into a pile in the corner of my yard. It'll take forever to break down but it's already given me some hay-style compost that was perfect for a pine tree I planted this year and a volunteer blueberry bush so I can't complain
Great interview on composting . A real enjoyment listening and we all need to learn more on this subject .
A couple years ago Tony posted the best video I’ve ever seen on the subject! My composting process has gone way, way up since then!
Sadly, Tony's book is not available in book form. You must listen only, which requires some electronic device, which also required diesel to produce. I do so much better with a book, but I can't have it.
Can the book be turned into compost after reading?
Mark,
I was thinking of making a 4 bay cinder block compost. Just after your thoughts on this.
My thoughts are it will cost a bit.
Though here in Darwin, we have a large amont of termite problems.
Thanks
Dan
I am getting ready to set up a compost pile (or two) in my backyard, and this video was so timely. Thank you for the valuable information!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who found plastic utensils in my prepackaged compost!
Mate this rain is ridiculous!
HI Mark. Say, what about the use of worms in your compost? Any thoughts? Thanks.
I am staying up at 1 am in the morning watching a video about compost
Does the legend reply?
Awesome content
First year gardener and your videos have been super helpful and fun to watch!
Hi Mark, I've been following you and Tony for over a yecar now, I'm a beginner and have learnt so much from you both. Recently, I've make a small DIY compost bin by using chicken wire, my question is: Do I need to cover it? Some said no and some said hes so I'm a bit confused.
Composting in the commonly understood parlance is essentially an aerobic process, not anerobic. (Anaerobic composting is possible, but can be slower. This is done by just burying organic matter deeper underground).
Aerobic composting must avoid drenching from sub tropical down pours, as SE Qld has received twice in 2022.
Heavy rain deprives the compost of oxygen.
Ergo, it would be sensible to build a rainproof roof over compost piles. Depriving them of sunlight is not an issue.
Hey Mark, what's the yellow solar contraption behind you?
Great video Mark! I love your content. Thanks for talking about compost. I recently started some vermiculture worm bins and it is facinating 🙂 You are an inspiration.
I so enjoyed listening to what Tony had to say about a favourite topic of mine. Compost. That book would make a great gift to any gardener.
Major problems with green waste to landfills:
"Why is organic waste in landfills a problem for the environment?
When organic material such as food scraps and green waste is put in landfill, it is generally compacted down and covered. This removes the oxygen and causes it to break down in an anaerobic process. Eventually this releases methane, a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
Nitrous oxide is 250 times "worse" as Co2!! That comes from fertilizers and anaerobic decomposition in landfills.
It sure has been a wet year down in Brisbane! It’s been very dry up here in FNQ compared to normal years!
i have an orchard owner told me he dig very big hole in the ground, then dump cut branches, leaves, grass etc and then burn it when it's dried. he also throw in organic matters in the hole. it acts like a dumpster in the orchard but only for organics materials. the surrounding plant benefits from it and grow very lush.
Build an ark? But an ark is just a box. Kill two birds with one stone and repair the box behind you. Hahaha. XD