Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi Pam, Let a Certified Master Gardener chime in here. Compost tea is just that, a 'tea' made from compost. There are many videos on You Tube showing how to make compost and then make a tea. You can buy compost and make a tea from it, but I have found that a lot of bagged compost on the market is just horse manure and wood chips. Making your own is best. If you have a quality garden nursery near you, you can buy compost tea. Some tea has to used with in 12 hours. Others are concentrated and the shelf life is a little longer. Tea leaves and coffee grounds can indeed go into your compost. Along with the coffee filter and the tea bag. Let me give every one a hint here. When you are buying bagged compost or planting mix, read the label. If one of the ingredients is 'forest products', leave it be. I have visited some of these companies, and forest products is ground up fence posts and other scrap wood. Look for the words, " Composted Forest Products " . Also, many of these products are very high in horse manure, and a lot of it is too fresh. A lot of people care more about making money than in putting out a quality product. A sad fact. ew - compost tea , would you please, pretty please, make a vid of making compost tea with commentary, all the way from blending to watering? I would love it!!!! Also: can you use tea leaves or coffee grounds in the compost tea? Thanks a bunch, Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Let me do a PS here. You can buy 'worm castings' and make a tea that will do a good job for you with your needs. Both with your sprouts and in your garden. ew Re: - compost tea Hi Pam, Let a Certified Master Gardener chime in here. Compost tea is just that, a 'tea' made from compost. There are many videos on You Tube showing how to make compost and then make a tea. You can buy compost and make a tea from it, but I have found that a lot of bagged compost on the market is just horse manure and wood chips. Making your own is best. If you have a quality garden nursery near you, you can buy compost tea. Some tea has to used with in 12 hours. Others are concentrated and the shelf life is a little longer. Tea leaves and coffee grounds can indeed go into your compost. Along with the coffee filter and the tea bag. Let me give every one a hint here. When you are buying bagged compost or planting mix, read the label. If one of the ingredients is 'forest products', leave it be. I have visited some of these companies, and forest products is ground up fence posts and other scrap wood. Look for the words, " Composted Forest Products " . Also, many of these products are very high in horse manure, and a lot of it is too fresh. A lot of people care more about making money than in putting out a quality product. A sad fact. ew MARKETPLACE Get great advice about dogs and cats. Visit the Dog & Cat Answers Center. http://global.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=15rcebgis/M=493064.14543977.14365476.10835568/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060950:MKP1/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1305672584/L=31e39346-80c7-11e0-a9d8-9fe\ 16ee4bf62/B=.LhVckoGYzk-/J=1305665384510641/K=uhIRM24w_kqCVXoTy2Rqog/A=6078812/R\ =0/SIG=114ae4ln1/*http://dogandcatanswers.yahoo.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. http://global.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=15rv2nlr5/M=493064.14543979.14365478.13298430/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060950:MKP1/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1305672584/L=31e39346-80c7-11e0-a9d8-9fe\ 16ee4bf62/B=97hVckoGYzk-/J=1305665384510641/K=uhIRM24w_kqCVXoTy2Rqog/A=6060255/R\ =0/SIG=1194m4keh/*http://us.toolbar.yahoo.com/?.cpdl=grpj http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkYmVqZzRzBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MD\ AEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzA1NjY1Mzg0 Switch to: sproutpeople-traditional %3Fsubject%3DChange%20Delivery%20Format%\ 3A%20Traditional , sproutpeople-digest %3Fsubject%3DEmail%20Delivery%3A%20Digest • sproutpeople-unsubscribe %3Fsubject%3DUnsubscribe • Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Okay EW, would you be able to rec. any particular brand of compost or garden soil readily available in bags? You would think that in CAlifornia we'd have good stuff but most labels I've read have forest products listed, in fact you can see many small pieces of wood chips. Aprpeciate your expertise and thank you. Martha - compost tea , would you please, pretty please, make a vid of making compost tea with commentary, all the way from blending to watering? I would love it!!!! Also: can you use tea leaves or coffee grounds in the compost tea? Thanks a bunch, Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Yes, I will tell you the finest product out there is Dr. Earth. Its is made right here in CA. The better nurseries have this product. You cannot get it a big box stores. Go to there web site and read about them. www.Dr.Earth.com Ask them to send you a free copy of their magazine. Re: - compost tea Okay EW, would you be able to rec. any particular brand of compost or garden soil readily available in bags? You would think that in CAlifornia we'd have good stuff but most labels I've read have forest products listed, in fact you can see many small pieces of wood chips. Aprpeciate your expertise and thank you. Martha ----- Original Message ----- Messages in this topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/message/19310;_ylc=X3oDMTM2NDh0Mml0BF\ 9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBG1zZ0lkAzE5MzE1BHNlYw\ NmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTMwNTY2Njk1NwR0cGNJZAMxOTMxMA-- (4) Recent Activity: * New Members http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmcThlbHJqBF9TAzk3\ MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZtYnJzBHN0\ aW1lAzEzMDU2NjY5NTc-?o=6 * 15 Visit Your Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople;_ylc=X3oDMTJldTI2MjJmBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0\ BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTMw\ NTY2Njk1Nw-- http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkMHM3bGxpBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MD\ AEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzA1NjY2OTU3 Switch to: sproutpeople-traditional %3Fsubject%3DChange%20Delivery%20Format%\ 3A%20Traditional , sproutpeople-digest %3Fsubject%3DEmail%20Delivery%3A%20Digest • sproutpeople-unsubscribe %3Fsubject%3DUnsubscribe • Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 EW, thanks! actually does another version than this, which is what I was wanting to see. I agree about the purchasing of compost and being careful. I'm fortunate here to have a store that carries the dr. Earth products, all organic. Costs like it, too, LOL. Pam > Hi Pam, > Let a Certified Master Gardener chime in here. Compost tea is just that, a 'tea' made from compost. There are many videos on You Tube showing how to make compost and then make a tea. You can buy compost and make a tea from it, but I have found that a lot of bagged compost on the market is just horse manure and wood chips. Making your own is best. If you have a quality garden nursery near you, you can buy compost tea. Some tea has to used with in 12 hours. Others are concentrated and the shelf life is a little longer. > Tea leaves and coffee grounds can indeed go into your compost. Along with the coffee filter and the tea bag. > Let me give every one a hint here. When you are buying bagged compost or planting mix, read the label. If one of the ingredients is 'forest products', leave it be. I have visited some of these companies, and forest products is ground up fence posts and other scrap wood. Look for the words, " Composted Forest Products " . Also, many of these products are very high in horse manure, and a lot of it is too fresh. A lot of people care more about making money than in putting out a quality product. A sad fact. > ew > > - compost tea > > , would you please, pretty please, make a vid of making compost tea with commentary, all the way from blending to watering? I would love it!!!! > Also: can you use tea leaves or coffee grounds in the compost tea? > > Thanks a bunch, > Pam > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I read an article today in MEN (Feb/Mar 2011 issue) about making several different types of organic fertilizer " teas " . One is using grass clippings (that haven't been sprayed of course). Simply put clippings in a bucket, add water, let seep for 3 days, strain, and apply " tea " to the garden. Tina, who's organic garden is coming along beautifully so far... > > > Hi Pam, > > Let a Certified Master Gardener chime in here. Compost tea is just that, a 'tea' made from compost. There are many videos on You Tube showing how to make compost and then make a tea. You can buy compost and make a tea from it, but I have found that a lot of bagged compost on the market is just horse manure and wood chips. Making your own is best. If you have a quality garden nursery near you, you can buy compost tea. Some tea has to used with in 12 hours. Others are concentrated and the shelf life is a little longer. > > Tea leaves and coffee grounds can indeed go into your compost. Along with the coffee filter and the tea bag. > > Let me give every one a hint here. When you are buying bagged compost or planting mix, read the label. If one of the ingredients is 'forest products', leave it be. I have visited some of these companies, and forest products is ground up fence posts and other scrap wood. Look for the words, " Composted Forest Products " . Also, many of these products are very high in horse manure, and a lot of it is too fresh. A lot of people care more about making money than in putting out a quality product. A sad fact. > > ew > > > > - compost tea > > > > , would you please, pretty please, make a vid of making compost tea with commentary, all the way from blending to watering? I would love it!!!! > > Also: can you use tea leaves or coffee grounds in the compost tea? > > > > Thanks a bunch, > > Pam > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Oh my gosh. Thank you so much. Learned of a local nursery that carrys this product. Have never heard of it so am thrilled to know of its clsoeness to me, that I don't have to drive miles to obtain it. Ernest are you in California, where abouts? Thanks again. Can hardly wiat to receive their magazine. Martha Re: - compost tea Yes, I will tell you the finest product out there is Dr. Earth. Its is made right here in CA. The better nurseries have this product. You cannot get it a big box stores. Go to there web site and read about them. www.Dr.Earth.com Ask them to send you a free copy of their magazine. ----- Original Message ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Martha, I am in La Puente. Which is in the San Garerial Valley. I am about 25 miles due east of downtown LA. PS: I never go to LA. I hate the place. ew Re: - compost tea Yes, I will tell you the finest product out there is Dr. Earth. Its is made right here in CA. The better nurseries have this product. You cannot get it a big box stores. Go to there web site and read about them. www.Dr.Earth.com Ask them to send you a free copy of their magazine. ----- Original Message ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Sorry you are so far away. We are up in Stockton, San Joaquin valley, too far to pick your brain so will have to do it via email. LOL Martha Re: - compost tea Yes, I will tell you the finest product out there is Dr. Earth. Its is made right here in CA. The better nurseries have this product. You cannot get it a big box stores. Go to there web site and read about them. www.Dr.Earth.com Ask them to send you a free copy of their magazine. ----- Original Message ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I have vacationed in Stockton. I love it there. ew Re: - compost tea Sorry you are so far away. We are up in Stockton, San Joaquin valley, too far to pick your brain so will have to do it via email. LOL Martha MARKETPLACE Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. http://global.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=15r5m5h71/M=493064.14543979.14365478.13298430/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060950:MKP1/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1305687692/L=5f2b2058-80ea-11e0-9c96-0bf\ 0a2751c03/B=LDSIckoGYzk-/J=1305680492854585/K=djT87H2lZp3FHFaodRsqwA/A=6060255/R\ =0/SIG=1194m4keh/*http://us.toolbar.yahoo.com/?.cpdl=grpj ----------------------------------------------------------------- Get great advice about dogs and cats. Visit the Dog & Cat Answers Center. http://global.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=15r5v43d5/M=493064.14543977.14365476.10835568/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060950:MKP1/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1305687692/L=5f2b2058-80ea-11e0-9c96-0bf\ 0a2751c03/B=LTSIckoGYzk-/J=1305680492854585/K=djT87H2lZp3FHFaodRsqwA/A=6078812/R\ =0/SIG=114ae4ln1/*http://dogandcatanswers.yahoo.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkcm1oN2JxBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MD\ AEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzA1NjgwNDky Switch to: sproutpeople-traditional %3Fsubject%3DChange%20Delivery%20Format%\ 3A%20Traditional , sproutpeople-digest %3Fsubject%3DEmail%20Delivery%3A%20Digest • sproutpeople-unsubscribe %3Fsubject%3DUnsubscribe • Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Sure, Pam-happy to make a video next time I make it. It's so easy though-just buzz up whatever veggie scraps, leftover sprouts, eggshells, or other compostable matterial you have with water in a Vitamix, and pour it on your plants, lol. I often let mine " brew " in rain barrels or water coolers, then I just use that to water my gardens. I add sea weed, if I have it. If I feel I need to lower the pH of my soil, I will use more alkaline type compost (sprouts are great for this) or a bit of baking soda. Many people do use coffee or tea, but I do not-I find it to acidic, and don't drink coffee, so don't have it on hand. I usually save my veggie scraps through the week in a container in the fridge, then buzz up a batch when the container is full. I use my leftover juicing pulps, and whatever else I have gathered up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Thanks, . I don't have room in my fridge, unfortunately, and have been saving mine on my counter, but they do tend to develop a mold. Which is probably not good. Pam > > Sure, Pam-happy to make a video next time I make it. It's so easy though-just buzz up whatever veggie scraps, leftover sprouts, eggshells, or other compostable matterial you have with water in a Vitamix, and pour it on your plants, lol. I often let mine " brew " in rain barrels or water coolers, then I just use that to water my gardens. I add sea weed, if I have it. If I feel I need to lower the pH of my soil, I will use more alkaline type compost (sprouts are great for this) or a bit of baking soda. Many people do use coffee or tea, but I do not-I find it to acidic, and don't drink coffee, so don't have it on hand. I usually save my veggie scraps through the week in a container in the fridge, then buzz up a batch when the container is full. I use my leftover juicing pulps, and whatever else I have gathered up. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Happy to hear you enjoyed your time in our valley. Even with Forbes magazine telling us and the world Stockton is the worst place on the map?????? we have lived here for 52 years married, me as a transplant from eastern Canada and my husband has been here all of his life, so appreciate your comment. Martha. Re: - compost tea Sorry you are so far away. We are up in Stockton, San Joaquin valley, too far to pick your brain so will have to do it via email. LOL Martha MARKETPLACE Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. http://global.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=15r5m5h71/M=493064.14543979.14365478.13298430/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060950:MKP1/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1305687692/L=5f2b2058-80ea-11e0-9c96-0bf\ 0a2751c03/B=LDSIckoGYzk-/J=1305680492854585/K=djT87H2lZp3FHFaodRsqwA/A=6060255/R\ =0/SIG=1194m4keh/*http://us.toolbar.yahoo.com/?.cpdl=grpj ---------------------------------------------------------- Get great advice about dogs and cats. Visit the Dog & Cat Answers Center. http://global.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=15r5v43d5/M=493064.14543977.14365476.10835568/D=\ grphealth/S=1705060950:MKP1/Y=YAHOO/EXP=1305687692/L=5f2b2058-80ea-11e0-9c96-0bf\ 0a2751c03/B=LTSIckoGYzk-/J=1305680492854585/K=djT87H2lZp3FHFaodRsqwA/A=6078812/R\ =0/SIG=114ae4ln1/*http://dogandcatanswers.yahoo.com/ http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkcm1oN2JxBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MD\ AEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzA1NjgwNDky Switch to: sproutpeople-traditional %3Fsubject%3DChange%20Delivery%20Format%\ 3A%20Traditional , sproutpeople-digest %3Fsubject%3DEmail%20Delivery%3A%20Digest • sproutpeople-unsubscribe %3Fsubject%3DUnsubscribe • Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I think this list has done the whole " vermicomposting " discussion. Vermicomposting is a good method for city-dwellers wanting to compost on a small scale. Those with a yard can go with an actual compost pile or compost in a bin. There is plenty of information on the internet on how this can be done. I have a compost pile in which my grass clippings, leaves, and kitchen scraps all go. My mother drinks coffee but I need more coffee grounds than that so I'll be starting a collection from work and checking with the local coffee shops about getting theirs. I'm looking for various resources for the elements for producing a large amount of compost. In a few years, I'll have livestock helping with that but for now, I have to look to bringing in resources from off my mini-homestead. But, anyway, I was really just adding in that for small-scale needs, vermicomposting or the compost " bins " or " barrels " or such are good ways to go. I know my family produces way too many veggie scraps to do the " save it and blend it " method. To each according to their need there is a method… Tina > > > > > Sure, Pam-happy to make a video next time I make it. It's so easy though-just buzz up whatever veggie scraps, leftover sprouts, eggshells, or other compostable matterial you have with water in a Vitamix, and pour it on your plants, lol. I often let mine " brew " in rain barrels or water coolers, then I just use that to water my gardens. I add sea weed, if I have it. If I feel I need to lower the pH of my soil, I will use more alkaline type compost (sprouts are great for this) or a bit of baking soda. Many people do use coffee or tea, but I do not-I find it to acidic, and don't drink coffee, so don't have it on hand. I usually save my veggie scraps through the week in a container in the fridge, then buzz up a batch when the container is full. I use my leftover juicing pulps, and whatever else I have gathered up. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Point of info here. Vermicomposting is composting with earth worms. You keep your worms in a container and feed them scraps. A worm 'tea' gathers at the bottom. You dilute this and feed it to your plants. After about three months you can start harvesting the castings - read poop. In six months you need to start a second bin, so your worms won't get crowded. Starbucks - there's one on every corner - will be happy to give you coffee grounds. They even package them ready to go. You don't have to buy anything. Just drop in and ask. Coffee grounds are slightly acidic, but earthworms love them. Spread them around your roses. One cup per bush, twice a year. ew Re: - compost tea I think this list has done the whole " vermicomposting " discussion. Vermicomposting is a good method for city-dwellers wanting to compost on a small scale. Those with a yard can go with an actual compost pile or compost in a bin. There is plenty of information on the internet on how this can be done. I have a compost pile in which my grass clippings, leaves, and kitchen scraps all go. My mother drinks coffee but I need more coffee grounds than that so I'll be starting a collection from work and checking with the local coffee shops about getting theirs. I'm looking for various resources for the elements for producing a large amount of compost. In a few years, I'll have livestock helping with that but for now, I have to look to bringing in resources from off my mini-homestead. But, anyway, I was really just adding in that for small-scale needs, vermicomposting or the compost " bins " or " barrels " or such are good ways to go. I know my family produces way too many veggie scraps to do the " save it and blend it " method. To each according to their need there is a method… Tina --- I Messages in this topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/message/19310;_ylc=X3oDMTM2NTZmOGJ0BF\ 9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBG1zZ0lkAzE5MzM3BHNlYw\ NmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTMwNTczMTQ5MgR0cGNJZAMxOTMxMA-- (15) Recent Activity: * New Members http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmdDNyN2Z0BF9TAzk3\ MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZtYnJzBHN0\ aW1lAzEzMDU3MzE0OTI-?o=6 * 15 Visit Your Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZnNpM2c0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0\ BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTMw\ NTczMTQ5Mg-- http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkYm5kM2RvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MD\ AEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzA1NzMxNDky Switch to: sproutpeople-traditional %3Fsubject%3DChange%20Delivery%20Format%\ 3A%20Traditional , sproutpeople-digest %3Fsubject%3DEmail%20Delivery%3A%20Digest • sproutpeople-unsubscribe %3Fsubject%3DUnsubscribe • Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 All very good points. One comment about the " Starbucks on every corner " -- nearest one to me is one hour away! There is one coffee shop in my town (Calabash) and two in the town where I work (Shallotte). There is also a Tea Room in Calabash where I may score used tea. Just gotta go ask... Tina > > Point of info here. Vermicomposting is composting with earth worms. You keep your worms in a container and feed them scraps. A worm 'tea' gathers at the bottom. You dilute this and feed it to your plants. After about three months you can start harvesting the castings - read poop. In six months you need to start a second bin, so your worms won't get crowded. > Starbucks - there's one on every corner - will be happy to give you coffee grounds. They even package them ready to go. You don't have to buy anything. Just drop in and ask. > Coffee grounds are slightly acidic, but earthworms love them. Spread them around your roses. One cup per bush, twice a year. > ew > Re: - compost tea > > I think this list has done the whole " vermicomposting " discussion. Vermicomposting is a good method for city-dwellers wanting to compost on a small scale. Those with a yard can go with an actual compost pile or compost in a bin. There is plenty of information on the internet on how this can be done. I have a compost pile in which my grass clippings, leaves, and kitchen scraps all go. My mother drinks coffee but I need more coffee grounds than that so I'll be starting a collection from work and checking with the local coffee shops about getting theirs. I'm looking for various resources for the elements for producing a large amount of compost. In a few years, I'll have livestock helping with that but for now, I have to look to bringing in resources from off my mini-homestead. > > But, anyway, I was really just adding in that for small-scale needs, vermicomposting or the compost " bins " or " barrels " or such are good ways to go. I know my family produces way too many veggie scraps to do the " save it and blend it " method. To each according to their need there is a method… > > Tina > > --- I > > Messages in this topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/message/19310;_ylc=X3oDMTM2NTZmOGJ0BF\ 9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBG1zZ0lkAzE5MzM3BHNlYw\ NmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTMwNTczMTQ5MgR0cGNJZAMxOTMxMA-- (15) > Recent Activity: > * > New Members http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmdDNyN2Z0BF9TAzk3\ MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZtYnJzBHN0\ aW1lAzEzMDU3MzE0OTI-?o=6 * > 15 > Visit Your Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZnNpM2c0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0\ BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTMw\ NTczMTQ5Mg-- > http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkYm5kM2RvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MD\ AEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzA1NzMxNDky > Switch to: sproutpeople-traditional %3Fsubject%3DChange%20Delivery%20Format%\ 3A%20Traditional , sproutpeople-digest %3Fsubject%3DEmail%20Delivery%3A%20Digest • sproutpeople-unsubscribe %3Fsubject%3DUnsubscribe • Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > . > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Mold is very good. It is part of the natural decomposition process that breaks down the vegetative waste and makes the locked nutrients available to your plants. So if it's not moldy before you pour the compost tea on your plants it definitely will be after. Mycelium Rules! My love of all things fungal. Lee > Thanks, . I don't have room in my fridge, unfortunately, and have been saving mine on my counter, but they do tend to develop a mold. Which is probably not good. > > Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Starbucks has its " grounds for gardeners " program. You might want to call first but you can pick up a bag of spent coffee grounds from them. Composting worms compost stuff way faster than a compost pile, so most vermicomposters will end up looking for people to give them kitchen waste for the voracious red pets. Lee > I think this list has done the whole " vermicomposting " discussion. Vermicomposting is a good method for city-dwellers wanting to compost on a small scale. Those with a yard can go with an actual compost pile or compost in a bin. There is plenty of information on the internet on how this can be done. I have a compost pile in which my grass clippings, leaves, and kitchen scraps all go. My mother drinks coffee but I need more coffee grounds than that so I'll be starting a collection from work and checking with the local coffee shops about getting theirs. I'm looking for various resources for the elements for producing a large amount of compost. In a few years, I'll have livestock helping with that but for now, I have to look to bringing in resources from off my mini-homestead. > > But, anyway, I was really just adding in that for small-scale needs, vermicomposting or the compost " bins " or " barrels " or such are good ways to go. I know my family produces way too many veggie scraps to do the " save it and blend it " method. To each according to their need there is a method… > > Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Oh, good. I'll empty out the counter compost this coming weekend, and whiz it up. LOL. Pam > Mold is very good. It is part of the natural decomposition process that breaks down the vegetative waste and makes the locked nutrients available to your plants. So if it's not moldy before you pour the compost tea on your plants it definitely will be after. Mycelium Rules! My love of all things fungal. > Lee > > > > > Thanks, . I don't have room in my fridge, unfortunately, and have been saving mine on my counter, but they do tend to develop a mold. Which is probably not good. > > > > Pam > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 One way around that Pam, is to buzz up your scraps at the end of every day and go ahead and pour the mixture into your outside container or jar. I often do it when I have something left in the bottom of my Vitamix container that is stuck under the blades-clears out the stuck stuff at the same time I am making my tea. > > > > > > > > Sure, Pam-happy to make a video next time I make it. It's so easy though-just buzz up whatever veggie scraps, leftover sprouts, eggshells, or other compostable matterial you have with water in a Vitamix, and pour it on your plants, lol. I often let mine " brew " in rain barrels or water coolers, then I just use that to water my gardens. I add sea weed, if I have it. If I feel I need to lower the pH of my soil, I will use more alkaline type compost (sprouts are great for this) or a bit of baking soda. Many people do use coffee or tea, but I do not-I find it to acidic, and don't drink coffee, so don't have it on hand. I usually save my veggie scraps through the week in a container in the fridge, then buzz up a batch when the container is full. I use my leftover juicing pulps, and whatever else I have gathered up. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 , what is your " sports container " that you pour your mixture into? Thanks Pam > One way around that Pam, is to buzz up your scraps at the end of every day and go ahead and pour the mixture into your outside container or jar. I often do it when I have something left in the bottom of my Vitamix container that is stuck under the blades-clears out the stuck stuff at the same time I am making my tea. > > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I do vermicomposting in the winter, in indoor bins. My compost tea is altogether different. > > Point of info here. Vermicomposting is composting with earth worms. You keep your worms in a container and feed them scraps. A worm 'tea' gathers at the bottom. You dilute this and feed it to your plants. After about three months you can start harvesting the castings - read poop. In six months you need to start a second bin, so your worms won't get crowded. > Starbucks - there's one on every corner - will be happy to give you coffee grounds. They even package them ready to go. You don't have to buy anything. Just drop in and ask. > Coffee grounds are slightly acidic, but earthworms love them. Spread them around your roses. One cup per bush, twice a year. > ew > Re: - compost tea > > I think this list has done the whole " vermicomposting " discussion. Vermicomposting is a good method for city-dwellers wanting to compost on a small scale. Those with a yard can go with an actual compost pile or compost in a bin. There is plenty of information on the internet on how this can be done. I have a compost pile in which my grass clippings, leaves, and kitchen scraps all go. My mother drinks coffee but I need more coffee grounds than that so I'll be starting a collection from work and checking with the local coffee shops about getting theirs. I'm looking for various resources for the elements for producing a large amount of compost. In a few years, I'll have livestock helping with that but for now, I have to look to bringing in resources from off my mini-homestead. > > But, anyway, I was really just adding in that for small-scale needs, vermicomposting or the compost " bins " or " barrels " or such are good ways to go. I know my family produces way too many veggie scraps to do the " save it and blend it " method. To each according to their need there is a method… > > Tina > > --- I > > Messages in this topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/message/19310;_ylc=X3oDMTM2NTZmOGJ0BF\ 9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBG1zZ0lkAzE5MzM3BHNlYw\ NmdHIEc2xrA3Z0cGMEc3RpbWUDMTMwNTczMTQ5MgR0cGNJZAMxOTMxMA-- (15) > Recent Activity: > * > New Members http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJmdDNyN2Z0BF9TAzk3\ MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZtYnJzBHN0\ aW1lAzEzMDU3MzE0OTI-?o=6 * > 15 > Visit Your Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sproutpeople;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZnNpM2c0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0\ BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MDAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTMw\ NTczMTQ5Mg-- > http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkYm5kM2RvBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI0OTM2MD\ AEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYwOTUwBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzA1NzMxNDky > Switch to: sproutpeople-traditional %3Fsubject%3DChange%20Delivery%20Format%\ 3A%20Traditional , sproutpeople-digest %3Fsubject%3DEmail%20Delivery%3A%20Digest • sproutpeople-unsubscribe %3Fsubject%3DUnsubscribe • Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > . > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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