OHbaby! Forums : Compost Bin https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:47:30 +0000 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:21:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36135 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Compost Bin : Blergh at the mouse family! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1188033&title=compost-bin#1188033 Author: SquishysMum
Subject: 36135
Posted: 29 October 2010 at 9:21pm

Blergh at the mouse family! I opened ours one day to see a rather large rat scamper out the back, and now give it a kick and wait a few secs before opening to scare the rats away!

We have the big plastic round ones from the warehouse, 2 of them (one for fresh scraps, other turned and "working"). We layer scraps and lawn clippings, and every month or so I stick the fork in and give it a quick lift to stop it going grotty.]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:21:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1188033&title=compost-bin#1188033 <![CDATA[Compost Bin : We have a worm farm, can&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1177658&title=compost-bin#1177658 Author: Nutella
Subject: 36135
Posted: 14 October 2010 at 9:11pm

We have a worm farm, can't put as much in as I would like but it is fun seeing the worms munch away at the food....took me three lots of worms to actually succeed tho...shame on being the worm killer!

I reckon that rotating compost bin would be awesome...I want to get one of those when we move home.]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:11:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1177658&title=compost-bin#1177658 <![CDATA[Compost Bin : at the mice family, I shuddered...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1173234&title=compost-bin#1173234 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 36135
Posted: 09 October 2010 at 4:30pm

 at the mice family, I shuddered at that.

Ours is also the compost that continues to give as well. I am hoping that I will grow pumpkins out of it as well as more potatoes and other things.

]]> Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:30:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1173234&title=compost-bin#1173234 <![CDATA[Compost Bin : We have a plastic one that we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1173121&title=compost-bin#1173121 Author: Rovic
Subject: 36135
Posted: 09 October 2010 at 1:03pm

We have a plastic one that we got a few years ago. Put all food scraps (except meat and dairy) in it. Last time I turned it there was a mummy mouse with lots of babies in there so have avoided doing that since . So we keep putting stuff in it but haven't taken anything out. Not bad for 2 yrs! I imagine the stuff at the botttom would be great on the garden, so long is mousless!

]]> Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:03:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1173121&title=compost-bin#1173121 <![CDATA[Compost Bin : You can get them from as cheap...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172600&title=compost-bin#1172600 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 36135
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 6:21pm

You can get them from as cheap as $50ish at bunnings. I just got one, but wish I could have afforded the one that is on a stand and rotates.]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:21:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172600&title=compost-bin#1172600 <![CDATA[Compost Bin : We have a wooden one - about 600mm...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172573&title=compost-bin#1172573 Author: Bel
Subject: 36135
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 5:56pm

We have a wooden one - about 600mm high and about the same square - we chuck everything organic into it.

It is great, saves on rubbish and stops your rubbish from smelling so bad too. Ours gets chucked in the garden when ready]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:56:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172573&title=compost-bin#1172573 <![CDATA[Compost Bin : I haven&#039;t built mine yet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172313&title=compost-bin#1172313 Author: happymumma
Subject: 36135
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 12:45pm

I haven't built mine yet but have three wooden pallets to make sides and a back.  I'm thinking I will then cover it if necessary with a black sheet of plastic to retain heat.  Haven't quite decided where to put mine yet.  ]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:45:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172313&title=compost-bin#1172313 <![CDATA[Compost Bin : We have ours on corogated iron...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172291&title=compost-bin#1172291 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 36135
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 12:14pm

We have ours on corogated iron sheets. We chuck everything but weeds on it and it gives us some extra plants over time.

Ours is in the corner of pur property and has done us well for a while now.

]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:14:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172291&title=compost-bin#1172291 <![CDATA[Compost Bin : We have bricks made into 3 sides...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172282&title=compost-bin#1172282 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 36135
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 12:00pm

We have bricks made into 3 sides and have spare bricks that can be removed off the front to allow access.
you need to keep them damp over summer as the damp helps it degrade.

we just throw everything in apart from weeds and corn cobs.

and every month use garden fork and toss it over, once its all slushy at the bottom scoop this out and use it in your garden.

If you want to be flash and have access to metal (or and old metal shower base - if doing this modify the drain so it has a hose with tap coming from it) you can make an angled bottom (not too steep) and put a spout with a tap on the end of a chute at the centre of the slope so its easier to get the really watery sludge thats the best and always just gets absorbed into the ground under your compost bin
]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:00:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172282&title=compost-bin#1172282 <![CDATA[Compost Bin : Who has one? Did you make one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172216&title=compost-bin#1172216 Author: DzinerGirl
Subject: 36135
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 10:33am

Who has one? Did you make one or buy one?

I'm considering starting one but don't really know how to go about it...any tips?]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:33:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36135&PID=1172216&title=compost-bin#1172216