How I Make HEAPS of Compost in My Backyard (Feat. Chickens)
Ben Strong - Urban Homestead Ben Strong - Urban Homestead
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 Published On Jul 28, 2024

Want to know how to make compost at scale without it becoming a full-time job? I walk you through my low-effort, high-yield backyard compost system that helps me produce enough nutient-rich compost to sustain our vegetable garden year-round.

From sourcing materials like wood chips and coffee grounds to leveraging our chickens' tireless work ethic and harnessing heat, this episode covers everything you need to know to scale up your compost production with minimal effort and cost. Plus my game-changing tool that's taken my compost to the next level.

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00:00 - Introduction: Making Heaps of Compost with Minimal Effort
00:40 - My Backyard Compost System Overview (Compost Bays & Area)
01:24 - Sourcing Bulk Materials: Waste Streams (Wood Chips & Coffee Grounds)
02:18 - Composting With Chickens: Their Role and Benefit
03:38 - Building a Compost Pile vs. Cold Composting
03:59 - The Heat Factor: Hot Compost Explained
05:12 - Turning Your Compost Pile: Frequency & Timing
06:14 - Sifting Compost: My Game-Changing Tool
07:41 - Summary: My Compost System Tips
08:13 - Conclusion: Thanks for Watching

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