RE: mushrooms

I'm not sure how much they cost.  I built mine from scratch from left over
"non-treated" oak fencing I had.  Besides, it's about 10-12 feet long and 3
feet wide and 3 feet tall.

To increase the composting time, be sure to "turn over" the compost
frequently.  This gives the microbes a boost which, in turn, decreases the
actual decomposing period.  You may want to put your left-overs in a plastic
trash can (with lid) for $7-$8 at your local Wal-Mart.  It will cut down on
the unsightlyness and help keep the heat up.  This way, you can simply lay
the trash can on it's side and rotate it very simply (for those of us with
slightly less-efficient muscles).  It will also keep any rats out of your
compost.  To be sure of what you "can" and "can't" compost, see the Rot Web
(not sure of the URL, but just search for Rot Web).  Excellent info!

Later!
Craig Wallace
craig.wallace@emotors.com
Brighton, Illinois
Zone 5 (old zone)

"I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would always greet it in a
garden." -Ruth Stout


> ----------
> From: 	Doreen Knihnicky[SMTP:knihnick@mail.med.upenn.edu]
> Reply To: 	perennials@mallorn.com
> Sent: 	Tuesday, June 01, 1999 1:00 PM
> To: 	perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: 	RE: mushrooms
> 
> I believe they get it from city dwellers' garbage. It is rich, dark, warm
> soil, and  when I go on Saturday mornings, there are always avid gardeners
> filling up the trunks of their car. Also lots of horse manure since our
> city
> has police on horseback. I guess its good since everything grows so well.
> I
> have tried to compost myself. Don't have much room, but in a little corner
> I
> dump grass clippings, leaves, coffee grinds, egg shells, tea, vegetable
> waste; but it
> takes so long to decompose, and someone from my area told me why bother;
> it
> is kind of unsightly and may attract rats (of all things, since I do live
> in
> the city) and I can get all the compost I want for free. I still hate to
> throw anything away that I think my garden can use. About how much do
> these
> composting bins cost?
> 
> Doreen
> >You say you get compost from the city's recycling center.  Where do they
> get
> >their ingredients for the compost?  I would be afraid of accepting
> anything
> >of the sort not knowing whether dangerous chemicals may have been used on
> >various lawns (if grass clippings have been used).  I have my own three
> >section composting bin that I make all my own compost.  I won't allow my
> >neighbor to throw his clippings in because of this very reason.
> >
> >You'd be amazed at how fast you can fill up a 27 cubic foot bin with
> "good"
> >grass clippings, newspaper, corn cobs, fruit peels/cores, rose/shrub
> >clippings, etc.  My three section bin goes like this: first bin is for
> >filling up, second bin is for "composting" (this is where the microbes
> are
> >happiest), and third is for finished product.  Middle bin is capped and
> has
> >clear plastic helping with the moisture and heat build-up.
> >
> >You may want to try this if you have the room.  If room is a problem, a
> >single bin works just as well.  It just takes longer to get "great"
> results.
> >
> >Craig Wallace
> >craig.wallace@emotors.com
> >Brighton, Illinois
> >Zone 5 (old zone)
> >
> >"I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would always greet it
> in a
> >garden." -Ruth Stout
> >
> >
> >> ----------
> >> From: 	Doreen Knihnicky[SMTP:knihnick@mail.med.upenn.edu]
> >> Reply To: 	perennials@mallorn.com
> >> Sent: 	Tuesday, June 01, 1999 10:21 AM
> >> To: 	perennials@mallorn.com
> >> Subject: 	Re: mushrooms
> >> 
> >> Thanks, Kemberly for your reply. 
> >> 
> >> I think its neat to see them sprouting all over. I have touched them
> and
> >> smelled them. They do smell like the mushrooms we eat, but I WOULDN'T
> DARE
> >> EAT THEM. And I'm careful to wash my hands after. I don't use anything
> >> chemical, just basic compost that we can get free from the city's
> >> recycling
> >> center and everything is coming up beautiful. I suspected it was a good
> >> thing. You must be sweltering down there in Texas.
> >> 
> >
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