Re: compost TV demo

**E* <e*@aol.com>**

Jo Ellen,
Try simulating the thrifty, wire bin method.  Reduce the scale of the  
demo to tabletop by cutting a 2ft wide strip then roll it into a 2ft  
diameter cylander-or go for drama with the 3ftx3ft bin.  I use 2x4- 
inch fencing.

Ellen Goff

On Oct 24, 2009, at 7:22 AM, jo ellen meyers sharp <hoosiergardener@sbcglobal.net 
 > wrote:

> On a local morning news program this week, I'm doing a how-to-compost
> demo. I'm trying to figure out a way to demonstrate this in a studio
> setting.
>
> I've tried to find a fruit crate or something similar, but have not
> been able to locate one. Most produce people reuse these crates.
>
> I've thought about cutting the side out of a clear plastic bin or to
> use a cardboard box to show how to layer in the various compost
> elements...leaves, grass, dirt, etc. I thought this would work to
> show building the layers. Personally, I'm not a big fan of composting
> drums and would prefer not to demonstrate that, although I'll have
> one there as a prop.
>
> Does anyone have any other ideas they'd be willing to share?
>
> jems
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