Make a homemade compost bin
Compost is rich, dark decomposed plant material that provides nourishment to plants and gardens. Composted material require some warmth to break down, so an outdoor compost pile will not do much in the winter, except look unsightly. An indoor compost bin solves that problem and it is not difficult to make a homemade bin. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Those new to composting often do not realize that when it comes to composting, worms do all the work. All you really need to do is provide the worms a home (a bucket and a little soil). Then feed the worms, in your homemade compost bin, unwanted food scraps. Worms transform the garbage into compost.
2. Cover the bottom of a garbage can, or bucket, with shredded paper. On top of the paper, add at least 6 inches of soil to the bottom of the compost bin.
3. Add some red wiggler worms to the soil. These are common fishing worms. After it rains, these worms can be located easily in a lawn. Red wiggler worms can also be purchased online.
4. Place any food scraps, from fruits and vegetables, in the compost bin. Egg shells and coffee grounds also work well for making compost. Do not place greasy, fatty foods, or meats, in the compost bin. They will cause the compost to turn rancid. Homemade compost bins, containing carefully selected food scraps, will have no odor.
5. Place the homemade compost bin in the garage, or in the kitchen of your home. Cover it with a loose fitting lid. The compost bin will need to stay warm, so it is a good idea to keep it inside in the winter.
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