How to Compost in a Small Space in a 5 Gallon Container // Small Space Garden Series #8

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Think you can't compost if you don't have a large space? Yes you can! Here's how to compost in a small space in a 5 gallon container!
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@CaliKim29 6 лет назад

CALIKIM 5 Gallon Smart Pots fabric container is available at: .calikimgardenandhome.com/smart-pots-containers/. MY BOOK: Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy - Signed, personalized copies available at calikimgardenandhome.com/books/organic-gardening-for-everyone/. CaliKim Seed Collections and CaliKim Smart Pots: calikimgardenandhome.com Good Dirt Indoor Potting Mix: good-dirt.com 10% off with code “calikim10” Smart Pots containers (excluding CK Smart Pots): 10% off w/ code “calikim” at smartpots.com Vermisterra Worm Castings, Worm Tea: 10% off w/ code “calikim” at vermisterra.com As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases: Compost thermometer: amzn.to/2RiQQiJ Raised Bed Drip Irrigation Kit: amzn.to/30jSLYq Amazon search page: amzn.to/3897OqD Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG Garden fertilizers:amzn.to/2uQkhBh Garden disease and pest control: amzn.to/2FMw6L7 Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq Amazon lawn & garden supplies: amzn.to/30kFe2Z Thanks for watching!

@NivithaVasudevan 6 лет назад

CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Thanks for sharing this video! I always want to compost but I am afraid of odors and pests. Can we leave the compost bags/containers out during rain?

@williamspringer9581 6 лет назад

CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY I think I'm going to try composting.

@okjane7976 6 лет назад

I love your videos and you inspired me to do the same,thank you very much for everything my family and I love you.

@SOULSTARBELLYDANCER7 6 лет назад

I love your videos. I have a 10 gal that I am going to use. How do you preserve/store it once it is completed? This upcoming year I'd like to do more no cost, low cost gardening.

@leanneb5546 5 лет назад

hi there! loved this video, definitely the best o e I've come across since I started researching how to compost. anyway, I live in Canada. it's soo cold, but for a long time I've been wanting to compost because I don't want to waste the scraps from fruit and veg. etc. is it ok if I put the greens outside? they will freeze though until it is finally warm in April

@markwatkins9099 6 лет назад

I am so happy you started the small space garden series. I have learned so much from you, Luke and Gary over the last two seasons, but this series has really showed me how to utilize the little niches I have left in my yard. Thank you.

@lorenkeathley106 6 лет назад

Wow good info! Never knew there was a hot and cold difference in composts! Ive have attempted composting and never understood why mine wasn't breaking down into "dirt" and was just staying wet and mushy, but now I've learned about the brown ingredients you should add to your compost and it all makes sense now! Thank you for all your helpful info! Now to go turn my five gallon bucket of smoothie into actual compost!

@gonefishin352 6 лет назад

I have a teeny weeny space to grow veggies so this idea is a really good idea for me. Thank you.

@jayjack9601 6 лет назад

Compost tea....I’m new to gardening and I’m already a believer. Thanks again!!👍🏾

@kristysmith6229 6 лет назад

Absolutely love your channel! You have given me the confidence to start my own containers garden with your seed collections. I have several smart pots that I have really liked, so it’s nice to know I can start my compost in them also. You are just a wealth of knowledge! Thanks for sharing it with us!

@peterhanna8992 4 года назад

U are so amazing . U done it again ..Peter from the Bahamas ..can we grow strawberries over here . Help me

@teevee3673 3 года назад

You have encouraged me to compost and grow in my small space in Nj!! Thank you so much !

@JimsCorner 6 лет назад

Thanks for this information. My dad was an organic gardener. He would grow the most amazing vegetables, and then... give it all away. For him, his compost was a work of art. He took patience in perfecting it. I have long regretted not having asked him to teach me how he did it. He would have gladly shared his secrets. I appreciate this composting tutorial. It will take some of the mystery out of composting. Much obliged ma'am.

@silvergitana 6 лет назад

I didn't know you could compost effectively in such a small container. This series inspires me to try it in my own little backyard patio - thank you!

@philippeconway8636 6 лет назад

I honestly thought you needed a big composting bin to make compost. I never even thought to use something small like a Smart Pot. Thank you so much for making this. Super informative!

@matthewleasure5592 6 лет назад

I learned a great way to compost in a small space

@jeanlofaso7997 6 лет назад

This is an unique idea. Starting my pile tomorrow.

@JB3779MC 6 лет назад

I always thought you needed some large container and special items to get a proper compost going. It was nice to learn that you can use everyday items that you already have around the house to make your own. I think I will try this out myself now. Thanks for another great tip.

@michellelam4414 6 лет назад

Wow I love this video. It help me learn how to compose in small container and what I can use for compose and do it in a easy way. Thank you calikim.

@JessicaMosteller 6 лет назад

I recently found your channel and have been loving it! I am gardening for the first time this year. I have watermelon and tomato in big pots on my deck. So excited to see how they grow. What I learned from this video is how easy it is to compost and with such little space. Thank you!

@jimtucker1631 6 лет назад

I love all your tips and encouraging words. You help me learn, grow and keep it simple.

@akhilarokkam5621 6 лет назад

Thank you! I was looking for ways easy ways to compost and this is perfect. I love your videos!

@malathiganesh5919 6 лет назад

I learned that how I can easily make compost with the things I have at home and a free source to get coffee grounds. Thanks!!

@Mo-mr8vv 4 года назад

I never thought of using a container to compost! I have a small space and only have one outdoor spigot near that one sunny spot. I’m going to give this a try. Thank you.

@damiansanchez1384 6 лет назад

Awesome, love watching your videos

@unlimitedbeauty3693 5 лет назад

Very interesting. I was looking for a video to do composting in a small. Glad i found your video. Thank you.

@beccogiallo 4 года назад

I love this idea and I have all the ingredients, except for the fabric containers. I'm in Italy, so I have to figure out what to substitute.

@KelsieCakes Год назад

I learned so much!! Any tips for how to collect the raw materials before you’re ready to compost them? Do you keep your banana scraps and coffee grounds in the fridge, for example? And do you add on to the compost while it’s breaking down or do you wait to start a new batch from scratch every time? I’m so excited to finally put my compostable materials to use!

@MichelleM0704 6 лет назад

I would have never thought to compost in a 5 gallon fabric pot.

@Berr3631 3 года назад

Hi Cali, great video l will definitely be trying this as i have a tiny balcony, also can you tell me the name of your instrument you are using to mix your compost?...Thank you Tina..

@benrobinson77 2 года назад

If I don't have aerated containers, will it be sufficient to simply toss and turn over the compost regularly?

@310socal 5 лет назад

What about all the ink on the newspaper and boxes is that not bad? What about junk mail?

@akisbrown8950 6 лет назад

If you give a heart to me , I will pray for your garden !

@jndev91 5 лет назад

Whether bad smell comes from bag ?

@TheHilary49 6 лет назад

I’d love a pot to compost in. Today is my birthday so it would be awesome to win something. Love your channel. Hilary

@SushyDraws 6 лет назад

Can you use this compost as soil?

@kosrulesful 6 лет назад

I didn’t know you can compost in such a small container. Thanks for making the difference between brown and green more clear

@forageforage3520 6 лет назад

HERE IS WHAT I LEARNED! Best to use a Smart Pot to provide the air Browns: Shredded leaves, newspaper, packing material Greens: food scraps, Coffee grounds (no dairy/meat) Break those Greens down by chopping small OR Make a smoothie/ Use a blender.. Layer it up: 3:1 Ratio Brown:Green roughly. Browns, Greens.. maybe some coffee grounds..a little water... and repeat. Overall wetness should be like a wrung out sponge. Cover the container and Place in a sunny location. Add a little more water if it dries out and then in 6 to 8 weeks you should have Black Gold!

@kmm291 4 года назад

Thanks for that !!

@cynthiacarr3294 3 года назад

Tyfs💯👍🏾😁

@alicecowan3499 4 года назад

I am so excited to do this! I am 70 and still learning everyday 💜 God Bless you and your family Kim 💜...p.s...I love love love your initial trellis too! Keep up the great work 💜💜💜

@kevindecoteau3186 6 лет назад

One can also get coffee grounds for free at wholefoods coffee bars.

@ofeliagonzaga6472 4 года назад

Kevin Decoteau planting celery

@cheeki43 4 года назад

I went to starbucks

@marnieanderson4257 6 лет назад

I love the idea of a smaller version of compositing. I’ve been trying different ways & I will defiantly try this with my daycare kids to help them learn about composting. Thank you for all your great tips, ideas & gardening wisdom! 😊

@markemyshibukawa9254 6 лет назад

I had NO IDEA that one could cold compost and be ready for the garden in as little as 6 weeks!!! Love this idea! Thanks Kim! 💕 😁👍

@dawnpettiglio6930 11 месяцев назад

I have never seen it happen that quickly and I'm a little disappointed that she didn't show how it looked in 6 weeks

@jackorchard5597 6 лет назад

i learned that i can easily compost even though i live in the city and i am inspired to switch my garden to a more organic way of growing

@sifrk 4 года назад

Can I use shredded personal documents? I shred my bank statements, credit card statements, etc. Wondering if the ink on the documents would be an issue.

@chefdecuisine3080 4 года назад

shred your unpaid bills to you wont be in debt at all you just have to adapt to a prison cell

@pxl9365 4 года назад

That's actually a good question!

@ofirrifo6018 4 года назад

sifrk I think it will be ok since the newspapers are also printed using ink. But it will be good having an advise from one of the experts. I hate to discard those banana, orange, lemon, and all fruits peels knowing that they can be used to feed my small plants.

@AmiElichai 6 лет назад

You give a whole new definition to "garden smoothy" 😀 lol Composting is something i REALLY want to do, but without space i gave up and bought bags of compost. I will definitely give this a try. Thanks for the detailed video.

@michellemcguire6249 6 лет назад

I love that no matter how much space you have you can grow healthy food for yourself. I've always had better luck growing on a small scale just because you can pay more attention to the plants.

@tracysmith506 6 лет назад

Thank you Kim, I have learned so much from your videos! I’m happy to learn it’s not that complicated to make my own compost. This is why I love your videos, I learn something new every time! And my garden thanks you! And I wouldn’t have a healthy garden without your tips!

@groller4142 5 лет назад

I just watched your complete small space garden series! Without going into great detail, I am currently out of work due to a doctor's order. So, I'm having to live with an immediate family member at this time. I'm a first-time grower so currently, I'm trying to grow my vegetables in flower pots that I can find lying around. The knowledge that I have gained from your series has helped out immensely! From watering to feeding my plants. I have been really scared to start a composting bin because I thought it was ao much more complicated and on top of that I thought there would be a strong odor involved. Living with someone else, that could be a problem. So thank you so much. This will be my way of contributing back to the household. Can't wait to watch more of your videos.

@thensley3951 5 лет назад

I am a newbie as well. And after watching and reading your comment, I started Composting this week. Thanks for sharing your story. :)

@Leandrisx33 4 года назад

Well I finally learned how to compost in a quick and easy way. After a week of watching videos of composting this one was the most explanatory and quick video to watch. Thanks so much! I will start on it this weekend :) better late than never i gues lol

@butterfly101664 5 лет назад

I have a very small place to garden. I have to utilize the patio area only and I love the idea of being able to compost in a small container also. Thank you for making this seem possible.

@louinwy1 3 года назад

I love how those smart pots work and look! I’m going to try a couple of them this year. Double good because you can make compost in them too! WOW!

@nadiaheilmann4123 6 лет назад

I’ve learned so much from your videos. For example growing in a small space has helped me so much and growing in smart pots. Thank you. Question: can I grow 2 Tiny Tim tomato’s in a 7 gallon smart pot?

@cynthiacastrucci7750 5 лет назад

When it starts breaking down, can in toss in some worms i find in my garden bed? Or will it be too warm?

@ElizaFerree 6 лет назад

I've been learning so much watching your videos. I had no clue you could make compost in such a short time. Starbucks has free coffee grounds? Do you simply ask them as you are ordering a coffee/frap? I haven't tried the smart pots yet but I've loved this series because I live in a trailer with a very small space. Thank you so much for the tips. Would love to win this. :)

@ITLNMAM1 6 лет назад

Eliza Ferree Call your local Starbucks prior to going, ask them to make you up a bag and let them know what time you'll be in to pick it up

@ElizaFerree 6 лет назад

Thank you so much. :)

@robynmize4713 5 лет назад

i missed her timeline... start to finish.... how long for a 5 gallon bin... tended to 2 times a week? TY

@LegumesEtFleurs 5 лет назад

robyn mize if I’m not mistaken, she said, the compost will be ready in 6-8 weeks. 😄

@shep6123 5 лет назад

That’s cool we’re gonna try to start having garden I miss having a garden and about in the country we need a small garden that’s a good idea thank you

@SuperShadc 6 лет назад

I didn't know how to compost. This really helped. How do you know when it's done?

@leiaclark8388 3 года назад

When it has turned to super dark dirt, and has a good earth smell to it. When you compare it to regular dirt, it will have a much richer quality feel to it. It’s like comparing pizza from dominos to the little cheap microwave pizzas from vending machines.

@sdlovely1 6 лет назад

I love this Kim! You've inspired me to start a small garden in January and this series just sealed the deal for me. I am proud of all I have learned from you and will continue to grow my own food! Thanks so much!

@carolinebutsch6343 4 года назад

Love this idea of composting in a container on my deck! May I toss in used paper towels?

@kathymac21 4 года назад

Yes, if they don’t have animal products on them.

@none7275 3 года назад

Thank you for the educational information on small space compost! This is very helpful for growing my small space vegetable garden.

@artofshamanicmeditation88 5 лет назад

Cali Kim I love you I started gardening about 5 years ago and was lost completely. I thought about quitting and I came across your videos and was inspired again. I was lost on composting too and I decided to put it in a bucket and then I found this video cause I am lost. I hope to meet you one day and I definitely hope to be much like you one day. And have my own videos too. You are a wonderful inspiration and I have been telling everyone about you. Keep up the great videos. 😘

@trailridinmama 6 лет назад

I learned it’s important to keep the compost sponge like wet. Always thought that you just layered and that was all. Thank you. I love this small garden series. Every video is very helpful in some way. Ps good luck with your tomato challenge I’m betting on you. :)

@bellehollins 5 лет назад

This felt so doable! I can’t wait to try this myself!

@MosesTheDestroyer05 6 лет назад

Hi Kim I have a question after doing all these steps for the compost, as time going on can I keep adding to the compost?

@aaroncrockett1349 6 лет назад

I just started a worm composter in the ground but it would of been easier to use a fabric pot. Thank for the information, but do you know if worms would crawl out of fabric pot of I make one?

@nancyrisse9258 4 месяца назад

I absolutely love your videos. I have been composting for a while but watching your videos has taught me a few new things that I didn’t know. You are an excellent teacher!! Thank you

@CaliKim29 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome! and that YOU for the encouraging words that truly inspire me to keep on making videos! Your comment made my day! Where are you and what are you growing? CaliKim

@anna-banana34 4 года назад

Your videos are so relaxing. I loved this video and can't wait to get my first garden started!

@CaliKim29 4 года назад

I'm so glad to hear this! We're going to hold you to getting that first garden started - you'll be so glad you did. Keep us all posted!

@melodiedefouw2338 6 лет назад

I have been thinking lately about starting to compost. This looks like a great way to start. I didn't know of cold composting, that is something I definitely learned in this video. I like that idea of starting small in a smart pot container. It is overwhelming looking at some of the large compost bins, etc. Great start for beginners. I also started growing many veggies out our patio door as we don't have a deck. I love how easy it has been and fun to start my own garden in a small space.

@sewmaryjo 6 лет назад

Growing up in a small space is new to me. This is my 1st year. I grew a big garden for many years with my Dad. But last fall he passed away and his house was sold. Your videos have helped me see that my house can still produce many of the vegetables I love. As my Dad told me after a bad hail storm. “We’re gonna get something, just not everything we planted. That’s how life is. “

@StitchedbyTasha 6 лет назад

Ill be moving to an apartment in BA in a few weeks and his series has encouraged me to have a balcony garden. I can’t wait to get started. Mostly lettuce and greens unless I put a few grow lights out because most of the balcony is shaded or gets less than 5 hrs of sun.

@lifewithlois7262 6 лет назад

Good Morning I love this information thanks for sharing God Bless💕

@jamies.6931 Год назад

I didn’t realize you could use newspaper for your browns!

@kaseyhulton3185 6 лет назад

I have been inspired to grow smaller varities of tomatoes in my garden. And now I'm going to start composting!

@justinborgen9440 6 лет назад

I learned that the smaller you shred the compostingmaterial the faster it will decompose and become compost even quicker ! Thanks Cali Kim for this series it really has helped me start my organic garden on my small deck patio it’s been wonderful growing my own produce !

@RoseThistleArtworks 6 лет назад

Thank you. I never knew there was cold compost. This seems like something I can try out.

@wandajohnson1505 4 года назад

I started my veggie/flower garden in Feb 2020 and to see the project progress gives me so much Joy & Peace. I even purchased a Smart Pot that’s working out great with my planted herbs. I love your videos. Such an inspiration. Ms. Wanderful, Moreno Valley, Ca zone 9A & 9B🏡

@NatureZone101 5 лет назад

Should have mentioned what people need to do if not using one of those breathable fabric pots since "air" is a major part of this.

@prakashk.b.8331 4 года назад

Another gem by Kim. I usually grind the dry leaves to coarse dust and sprinkle them generously on the greens. I have never had leachate dripping out of my bin and the process takes upto 8 weeks. The contents do warm up a bit, an indication that the microorganisms are happy.

@KathyaKalinine 6 лет назад

Yay! Kim, thank you for doing this video! I've always wanted to compost but don't have room in my ard. This is the perfect option for me! I can't wait to start! Right after I return from Italy, where I'm enjoying AMAZING fresh fruits and vegetables while making new friends! 🙂

@renaabragan1391 4 года назад

Wow...thanks for your ideas and sharing to everyone who needs it

@presleysmith8776 5 лет назад

eww! i am not using my moms blender for my compost she would kill me.

@nonnie943 6 лет назад

Thanks Kim! I love all your videos. I never stop learning from you. Definitely learned you dont ecen need a huge space to compost! You're so inspiring.! I have 10 times more veggies than ever growing! So excited and cant wait to harvest my first kellogg's breakfast tomatoes 😁♡♡nonnie

@hugeackman7524 6 лет назад

My wife and I were just talking about composting in buckets so now armed with your information plans are a go. Thank you.

@matthewschantin108 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for making videos, this video taught me a lot about small scale composting which is perfect for my little garden. Your series has inspired me to create a long garden bed in my backyard in which I’ve planted all kinds of fruits and veggies. I live in Oregon but your tips and tricks have taught me how to maximize my small space for the fullest potential. I never thought I could grow anything as I’ve always had bad luck in the past but watching your videos are the perfect step by step motivation and I hope to expand my garden soon!

@Sai.audio.katrajwala 6 лет назад

Question:-🍅Can I compost it in open space in rainy season????🍅

@mioangel1227 6 лет назад

aksh dj: My guess is not! It's better if you cover it!

@badvibesnosleep975 6 лет назад

aksh dj, you can use a 5 gallon bucket like ones from home depot and they have lids you can buy

@patriciaguirola5689 6 лет назад

I don't understand why it has to be covered. I've been composting for a couple of years and during the rainy season, the rain keeps my piles of composting materials moist. I believe rainwater is much better for the soil than treated water which comes down the city pipes. During the dry season I have to water it with the hose, of course. I live in a tropical climate with only two seasons: rainy and dry, with temperatures between 22 and 30 degrees C. year round.

@smallwondergarden9407 6 лет назад

I have really enjoyed the whole series and was inspired to add a lot more veggies to my small patio. I never even thought about trying to compost in a 5 gallon container, thanks for all your tips.

@smoldrgnyvie3360 6 лет назад

Hey! I followed your page a few weeks ago as I started planting my garden and have had lots of inspiration that I can grow lots of food in my tiny backyard! I have most of our plants in containers but some in the ground. You've inspired me to use worm castings now in all my plants and am trying to increase the health of our actual soil with worm castings! I am so excited this year to see how much food we're able to grow! I also just yesterday got a 65-gallon smart pot I've put in my yard and filled today with flowers to bring in the pollinators! Thanks for doing these videos! This series was what helped me to find your channel, and I love all of it.

@WhiteSpotPirates 3 года назад

Thanks for the great explanation. I live on a sailboat and trying to star a mini garden and am thinking about starting to compost my organic “waste” and my paper / cardboard. I wonder if the compost will attract many insects aka flies? 😬 🐜🦟 thanks for your help and a happy new year, Nike

@saniquekonneh3396 4 года назад

Thank for the information. Starting the process

@er8884 4 года назад

I just found your video. I love it. You give me courage to start composting!

@vanessavonderheide838 6 лет назад

I learned that smart pots help compost degrade faster!! Just when I thought smart pots couldn’t get more awesome!! Also, my small garden is doing beautifully, and I am inspired to continue. So far my Taylor beans are growing in, and my little marvel peas are too!! Already harvested lettuce and kale from your collection!

@7Ninelle Год назад

are the calikim ones different thatn thre regular ones? do they affect composting

@CaliKim29 Год назад

The only difference is mine has my CaliKim logo! Other than that, they're the same! Kim

@gregheal2502 6 лет назад

Thanks for teaching me this technique. I learned a new way to compost.

@samanthanicholson9015 Год назад

Looks great, we're going to get something going soon. Thanks for the liquid compost video...and now this too. Happy gardening!

@CaliKim29 Год назад

Great Samantha! Did you start anything this weekend?

@samanthanicholson9015 Год назад

@@CaliKim29 yea we put compost In our boxes from last year's soil took out grubs and we found 200 worrms in one quarter of the box a total of 261 n not included in the compost bin. That's been working now for a few months. We're going to try your compost tea you showed in your strawberry tower. Can you suggest tips for compost food so I can make mine similar? I have a lot of yard and tree seeds from neighbors yard, it's always a mess ..

@SteveDOES 6 лет назад

I wanted to start a compost pile but figured my yard was too small for it. I’m happy you made this video to show me that it can be done. I can’t wait to get started.

@denisepadgett8430 5 месяцев назад

Awesome! Breaking materials down to compost faster!

@CaliKim29 5 месяцев назад

Yes indeed! Thank you for watching, CK

@jennifertaylor9733 6 лет назад

I love learning new things from watching your videos. I have never heard of cold composting and I learned that you can compost even if all you have is enough to make a five gallon bucket of it. I will have to give this one a try!

@doanphuong1325 6 лет назад

Great video! When is the best time to add red wigglers to the pot to help it decompose even further? Also with the size of that smart container, when can you expect the end product? Thanks!

@robertlopez972 6 лет назад

Thanks for doing what you do. I've been tring my hand with raised beds for tomatoes and peppers and learning from you and other youtubers for the last three seasons in Houston. Composting is something new I'm tring to learn and looking forward to great success. Thank you for the inspiration.

@carlajones6466 6 лет назад

I love this series. I’ve learned so much. This is my first year of gardening and it’s all in containers. Most helpful in this video is knowing I can obtain coffee grounds from Starbucks for free. I’m not a coffee drinker so this has been most helpful in making my own compose.

@pancakeninja445 4 года назад

Thanks so much!! Very informative, less waste = good waste for my garden!

@czarza4269 6 лет назад

I learned that I can make my own compost in my small garden! Thanks for the videos and loved the series!!

@shanycesteward7532 5 лет назад

After living a life of being unhealthy and overweight, I have began to take control. I live in a small condo, with my daughter, and have slowly been changing the way both of us eat. I never knew I could compost in a condo. I have learned how to cold compost, in a CONDO! I am excited and blessed that you have taken time to break this down in easy steps. This will assist us in growing nice food to allow us to become self sufficient, even though we have no large gardening area space. I appreciate you. Blessings!

@calebs2590 6 лет назад

Hi Cali! I just thank you so much for everything you have taught me. You have so many amazing informational videos that have the solutions to many of the problems I encounter as well as give me amazing tips to grow bigger veggies. I am a 13 year old student and I run 2 gardens, an elementary schools garden and my gardens. I agian thank you for all the effort you put into your videos!

@sirissil7550 6 лет назад

Thank you for putting this series together. I have learned so much about growing food in my own small space garden! And composting, I had no idea you could compost in a small container. Thank you so much for this invaluable info!

@lovefaith6285 4 года назад

This answered all my questions to start composting! I have been saving my kitchen scraps, cardboard and newspaper but thought I needed a large space for composting. Thank you soo much for this!