Posted: 18-08-2009 , 06:41 PM #1 | |
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Can A wheelie Bin Be turned into a Compost bin? Yes It Can!!!!
has any one done this
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Posted: 19-08-2009 , 10:36 AM #2 | |
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Should be easily done. I made a compost bin/wormery out of an old barrel a while back. just drill plenty of holes in the base for drainage, and ideally several around the sides for aeration too. I put some gravel in the base of mine too to help with drainage, I was putting worms in it so I didn't want it to get waterlogged on the poor dears...
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Posted: 19-08-2009 , 10:43 AM #3 | |
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Ok i will try that and see how it goes, seems a shame to waste the bin when i can use it for composting!
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Posted: 24-08-2009 , 06:41 PM #4 | |
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Ive now converted my wheelie bin into a compost bin.
I drilled 6 one inch holes in the base for drainage. Then i drilled 6mm holes on 3 of the sides covering an area of 1sq.foot per side. Ive cut a flap at the back near the base to remove the compost when its ready. Now i have to play the waiting game to see if it works. Will try to get photos up on site if anyone is intrested. |
Posted: 25-08-2009 , 11:16 PM #5 | |
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hi all. Some great ideas I must say, thanks. Last year I drilled 5 inch holes in the SIDES of a blue plastic barrel, planted strawberry plants, and had a bumper crop this year!
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Posted: 02-09-2009 , 10:29 AM #6 | |
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Strawberry Plants
Hi the child
Would you explain in a bit more detail what you had to do to grow the strawberries please? Also are they grown inside or can they be left outside? Thanks |
Posted: 23-10-2009 , 03:54 PM #7 | |
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compost bin and strawberries
Hi folks. Cascade Id love to see pics of your converted wheelie bin. Have thought of doing this but was a bit wary. Also wondering about growing the srawberries in a barrell...could you try potatoes the same way I wonder???
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Posted: 23-10-2009 , 04:16 PM #8 | |
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Wheelie bin conversion!!
Hi Cascade,
Could you post pics of your conversion?? Would love to see them as we have a wheelie bin that we have been talking about doing this to it for about a year, but we can't seem to agree on the best way... such a harmonious household.... lol.... Thanks Phoenix1 |
Posted: 24-10-2009 , 05:48 PM #9 | |
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Hi i will post photos up as soon as i find the camers lead.
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