My very own army of little composting soldiers

Beautiful wooden compost bin; 2-Bin Montessori

Marni Thompson (R), NRCS soil health specialist, and Kailee Calnan (L), NRCS supervisory district conservationist, examine crop roots where compost extract is applied in the field. Notice soil sticking to roots showing the formation of glomalin, a sugar that helps to glue soil aggregates together creating stable soils that are able to infiltrate and store more water. In this case, Shawn puts the extract down with his seed using the liquid application set up on his hoe drill. Larry Johnson, Shawn Preputin, and Alec McIntosh, farmers, create compost extract that is applied to their crop fields to bolster soil microbes and improve soil health. Hill County, MT; June 2022

beauty to my eyes

The processed green waste is either used as garden mulch or composted at Shoal Bay Waste Disposal Site, Darwin, Northern Territory.

Wendy and I bartered for a rolling composter last summer. I really

like how easy it is to turn the composter. Sadly, this device has a

lot of holes in it and chunks of compost have been falling on the

ground when we spin it. I tried to repair the most damage section

today with some aluminum flashing. The flashing has a nice clean look

and is easy enough to drill and bolt over the damaged composter.

Compost mostly done in bin #2.

Blogged here: www.joeysplanting.com/2012/06/08/compost-and-worms/

Blogged

Farming Matters 31.1 - Soil for life - page 18-20

By: Myo Kyaw Kyaw

www.agriculturesnetwork.org/magazines/global/soils-for-li...

That's probably the fanciest way to say worm piss. This is what's collected (mostly from compost) in the bottom tray of Vince's worm bin system designed to capture this and vermicast, another fancy word for worm poop. This is diluted with water and used as plant food. I used it in the organic garden as fertilizer.

Coffee, tea, pomegranate, greens, etc.

NEW COMPOST BIN!!!

so, I know this isn't really art but I'm so proud of her I though I'd post it

Screened compost added to extractor. Extractor uses water and air to concentrate living biology in compost into liquid that can be used in sprayers, seeders, and other equipment to jump start soil biology. Shawn Preputin (pictured), Larry Johnson, and Alec McIntosh, farmers, create compost extract that is applied to their crop fields to bolster soil microbes and improve soil health. Hill County, MT; June 2022

bisogna starci dentro alle cose per capirle fino in fondo...

starci dentro

stacci dentro

un'onda è composta da gocce

e bla bla bla

I built this enclosure for my compost heap out of these ceramic things I found in somebody's parking lot.

Jonah and Gwen and Mala sifting compost at Twin Oaks Community in Louisa Virginia

Illustration for a magazine article about composting. I don't think the article's come out yet or I'd post a link... composting is so cool!

If you aren't a fan of the wormies, just skip right over. Some family and friends requested a photo of the inside of our worm composter...

The worms are camera shy and often hide when I lift the cover, but they are feasting right now with all of the fresh fruit and veggie remains :) Looks like an apple core, some carrots, a few sprouts, and the rotten part of a peach right now :) The worms inside are European nightcrawlers and Red Wigglers.

Sifting first batch of compost April 3 2010

And Pheonix

Various ingredients in the compost pile, pictured here are egg shells, coffee grounds, dry banana tree leaves, grass clippings and spent roses

Soil temperature where growing plants are providing cover. Larry Johnson, Shawn Preputin, and Alec McIntosh, farmers, create compost extract that is applied to their crop fields to bolster soil microbes and improve soil health. Hill County, MT; June 2022

Teachers educate students on the how-to's, energy savings, and environmental benefits of composting.

This home built machine uses a concrete mixer and screen to separate the large and fine materials after the compost is finished. Only the fine materials will be used in the extractor. Shawn Preputin (C background), Larry Johnson (L), and Alec McIntosh (R), farmers, create compost extract that is applied to their crop fields to bolster soil microbes and improve soil health. Hill County, MT; June 2022

Recipe

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Ingredienti

200 g fichi fioroni (3 fichi)

30 g zucchero

Gocce di limone

Preparazione

Sbucciare dei fichi e disporli a strati con lo zucchero ed il succo di limone Coprire e lasciare riposare per mezz'ora. Mettere al fuoco e portare ad ebollizione per 15’, avendo cura di mescolare delicatamente e di frequente con un cucchiaio di legno. Al raffreddamento e sarà pronta per il consumo.

Community gardens, Northampton.

See where this picture was taken. [?]

Leavings from cleaning out the compost extractor will be put on Alec McIntosh's garden. The extractor uses water and air to concentrate living biology in compost into liquid that can be used in sprayers, seeders, and other equipment to jump start soil biology. Shawn Preputin, Larry Johnson, and Alec McIntosh, farmers, create compost extract that is applied to their crop fields to bolster soil microbes and improve soil health. Hill County, MT; June 2022

The sun sets as International Compost Awareness Week 2014 draws to an end

Fifth Graders are super excited to begin composting!

Extractor uses water and air to concentrate living biology in compost into liquid that can be used in sprayers, seeders, and other equipment to jump start soil biology. Shawn Preputin, Larry Johnson, and Alec McIntosh, farmers, create compost extract that is applied to their crop fields to bolster soil microbes and improve soil health. Hill County, MT; June 2022