Re: Compost

**"* C* <d*@sympatico.ca>**

I'm with Noel. I also think that those who start composting, will improve 
their methods as they go along. Desultory is an interesting word. And I 
don't know what an updo is but I'll agree with Jeff on principle.

When I was younger and had more time I was a meticulous composter. I made 
nice compost.
Now, time seems to be running away from me and my methods have changed.
I have one bin for garden waste , lawn clippings,etc ( a large one) and 3 of 
the square black ones that hold about 1/2 cubic yard. Household stuff gets 
dumped in, garden bin stuff gets tossed on top. I fill the bin and move on 
to the other one.
On a 170 X 90 city lot and a family of 4, we can make 3 yards of finished 
compost a season- plus winter stuff. It's not perfect but it's good for soil 
amendment.
We also make leaf mold.
Nothing with organic based carbon makes it to the curb.

Dan 

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