They each have their merits. Vermicomposting is more efficient, has a slightly more nutrient-rich end product, can be done indoors, and the worms are fun to watch. However, it often has a limit to how much it can handle, depending on the number of worms, and overfeeding causes most of the problems newbies experience.

Thermophilic composting can handle any amount of food waste, and is generally lower maintenace. However, in my opinion it’s less interesting, but I just like worms

I’ve heard lots of different numbers too. If you’re not sure just let the pile be your guide. Experiment to find what balance works for you.

I’m sure sunflowers would be just fine. Anything made of plants is good to compost.

Cut it into the smallest pieces possible. That usually helps a lot. Google “hot composting” if you want to get really technical. Worms, especially red worms, are great too.

Do dried-out grass clippings work well as browns?

There are lots of ways to do it. I use big plastic storage containers with lots of holes drilled in them. My friend has a pile surrounded by chicken wire so the wind doesn’t blow it around. Make your pile/bin/container however you like, there aren’t a lot of rules to composting.

Have you tried vermicomposting?

Those systems, depending on how many worms you have, don’t usually handle as much, but they are very efficient and the finished product is even better.

We have ~500 worms and in three months they produced about two litres of castings. Gorgeous soil, best smell in the world, and worms are fun to watch.

As long as it’s not glossy it should be fine. Packaging cardboard is the best - a company logo is nothing to worry about. Newspaper is also good.

yeah, seriously… just wHAT THE HELL IS UNTREATED CARBOARD?

i really loved your video!

have a few questions concerning your closing comment saying someting to the effect that ‘there’s no better thing for your soils nutrition than compost’.

i’m curious about what you think is the available N-P-K levels in general compost. While i definitely agree that compost is a crucial part of soil health and diversity. I also know there is a debate about what the Macronutrient levels in compost might be. Thank you again. great video.

when he says untreated cardboard, does that mean it can’t have any ink (like a company logo) on it?

I’m in the process of starting a new garden - will be planting in about 6 months time after the hard landscaping is done - But I’ve started the composting now - I want as much as possible ready to go. This is the cheapest way forward possible!

no you dont need a container
small fence of some sort divided into 3 sections
fill #1/then when its full fill #3
in 3-4 weeks take everything from #1 put in #1
and same with #3 goes to #1
repeat every 3-4 weeks
will be ready end of summer

Do I need one of those compost containers or can I just make a pile?

The best compost video I could find that explains the principals involved in composting, which none of the other videos I ran into did. At least not in such an easy way. A huge thank you.

great video…thank you

got info. thank you very much

thank you for making my green journey easier (not rocket science..)

Thank you so much for this video, I’m still an amateaur, but the beauty of it all is, the learning.

hahahha you where wronge!@

Thank you for this vital information.
The 3 parts green to one part brown — hmmm… I have not been using that combo.
I love trying new recipies!

that wasnt a dead dog.. that was his rotty wondering whats inside…

Ha! I missed that pict. I belive the dog was not dead. Am currently training my puppy to not root in the pile.

good..a master composter..what did you think about him putting his dead dog’s body in there? i mean the dog did have brown hair so i guess it could qualify tp be the “meat” or “brown” portion of this “garden lasgana” but i wasn’t sure…..your thoughts?…..