by: David Emmerson, LCCHS Science Teacher and Solana Center Master Composter
Kitchen waste, yard clippings, paper, coffee grounds, and other organic materials that are produced in the home are all considered “biodegradable”. This term has a positive connotation, especially to us environmentalists. It means that they can be broken down into their raw materials by [...]
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Why should I compost? I’m not growing vegetables.
Posted in Master Composters, tagged Master Composters, compost, Solana Center, vermicomposting, gardening, Composting, landfill, methane, alternate daily cover, soil, sustainability, home composting, food scraps, water conservation, water retention, organic material, decomposition, moisture, greens, soil amendments, carbon dioxide, green house gases, biodegrad, waste, anaerobic, decay, yard clippings, garden compost, healthy soil, runoff, pollution, carbon sequestration on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Rotline Question” of the Week: Composting Pumpkins?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged "Rotline" Question of the Week, browns, compost bins, Composting, greens, home composting, nitrogen, pumpkin, pumpkin composting, vermicomposting, worm bins on October 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It is pumpkin season, but now that you don’t need your carefully carved pumpkin any more, don’t throw it away! Pumpkin is a great addition to both your compost and worm bin!
To add pumpkin to either bin, it is important that it is broken down into smaller pieces. Chop, cut, or saw the pumpkin into [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: What should I do with my compost bin while I’m on vacation?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged "Rotline" Question of the Week, browns, compost bin, compost bin sitter, decomposition, greens, Heat, moisture, new worm bin, red wigglers, red worms, Solana Center, vacation, vermicomposting, worms on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
With holiday season approaching, we have received a lot of questions about what to do with your compost bin while on vacation. No need to hire a compost bin sitter!
If you have a backyard composting bin (Biostack, tumbler, etc.) your bin will be fine while you are away on a trip. Your bin will continue [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: Where can I buy worms in San Diego?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged compost, Composting, gardening, red wigglers, red worms, san diego, soil amendments, Solana Center, vermicompost, vermicomposting, where to buy worms, worms on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The City of San Diego provides a convenient list of recommended locations to purchase worms. If you are starting a Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin, you will need about 1 lb. of worms. The type of worms you need are “red wigglers” or “red worms” (eisenia foetida). If you have any questions about getting started call the [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: What is the best way to harvest my worm bin?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged compost, finished compost, harvesting, Master Composters, organic fertilizer, organic gardening, redworms, Solana Center, vermicomposting, water conservation, worm bins, worms on July 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The best method of harvesting varies depending on the type of bin you are using. Some bins, such as the Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin, are designed with two tiers so the worms climb to the next level. This tends to work really well but for bins without an extra tier or for bins with worms [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: How can I tell if my worm bin is too dry?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged castings, compost, Composting, Solana Center, too dry, too wet, vermicomposting, worm tea, worms on July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Moisture content is very important when composting with worms. This is because your red wigglers breathe through their skin and need appropriate moisture to do so. Often times the materials you add will give your bin moisture, but you will find that you will need to add water to obtain appropriate moisture content (especially with [...]
“Rotline” Question of the Week: My worms ate all of the coconut fiber bedding. What should I do?
Posted in "Rotline" Question of the Week, tagged bedding, coconut fiber, leaves, manure, red wigglers, red worms, shredded paper, Solana Center, vermicomposting, worms, Wriggly Wranch Worm Bin on June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wriggly Wranch Worm Bins come with a brick of coconut fiber bedding to get your worm bin started. It is often sold at hydroponics stores and nurseries. Coconut fiber is great for worm bins as it retains moisture, provides aeration, and gives your red wiggler worms nutrients. It is a renewable resource made from recycled [...]
Free Composting Workshop in Encinitas this Saturday
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged Master Composters, compost, Solana Center, vermicomposting, free workshops, worms, Encinitas, gardening, food scraps, compost bins, backyard composting, Quail Botanical, Diane Hollister, yard trimmings on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t miss this free composting workshop this Saturday. The workshop, instructed by Master Composter Diane Hollister, will cover the basics of backyard composting and vermicomposting. Learn how to turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into a rich soil amendment for your garden! Workshop is sponsored by the City of Encinitas and provided by the [...]
Don’t miss Art in the Garden this Saturday
Posted in Composting Workshops and Events, tagged Art in the Garden, City Farmers Nursery, City of San Diego, compost, Composting, free events, san diego, Solana Center, vermicomposting, worms on May 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
City Farmers Nursery in San Diego hosts its 4th Annual Art in the Garden event this Saturday, May 16th. The nursery will feature over 35 artists, crafters, vendors, and musicians. The Solana Center and City of San Diego will be hosting an informational compost booth with Master Composters available all day to answer questions.
Art in [...]
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