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Hi Kim, I think it’s great that you are showing us how to make compost. Your video couldn’t have come at the best time for me, It gave me something to be excited about the new garden year. My garden is buried under a foot of snow. I started some seeds of lettuce, dill, cilantro, parsley, Chinese pink celery, and snow peas!!! I have grow lights to keep them warm so they can keep growing. I can’t wait to make my very own compost for the first time in my life. I am super excited about this Kim thank you so much.
Hi Nicole - fabulous! Glad you're not letting the snow stop you from growing your own fresh food! Those are great veggies to grow indoors so you can scratch that garden itch even in the winter. So proud of you! Have you considered composting indoors? Here's a link to my small space composting in a 5 gal container video. Perfect method for you, bit.ly/calikimcompost5galcontainer. Let me know how it goes!
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Hi Kim, thank you so much for your reply, it means a lot to me . I enjoy learning from your knowledge and your videos are very helpful to be able to see you in action showing us all easy gardening can be. I am on a very tight budget and I have to rely on resources and try to make use of what I already have . You help make it possible for me to be able to still garden. You are awesome 👏 Thank you Kim
Another great video, Kim. I have always felt that composting is one of the most useful, most basic and one of the most rewarding endeavors any gardener can engage in. There is something so fascinating about watching nature turn leaves and pine needles, kitchen waste and lawn clippings magically into rich compost. Thanks for all the great content.
I like your videos because your backyard gardening situation is so relatable and similar to mine. My compost pile sucks and now I know that's it's just too small
Hi Kim I find it very difficult to make hot compost in Edmonton Canada. Can you show how to make cold composting as well. Thanks. I do enjoy watching your videos. God bless.
I am so inspired by you right now. I started an indoors compost because I cannot wait for spring! We have almost 2 feet of snow here in Ottawa Canada lol!
Hello Sweet Potager - so glad you're inspired to garden! Way to go not letting the snow stop you! You can definitely compost indoors - have you watching my small space composting video? Perfect method for you, bit.ly/calikimcompost5galcontainer. Let me know how it goes!
Hey Kim, we chatted briefly on the last livestream on this topic, for northern gardeners this time of year with freezing temps. I was a bit too negative... anyone who goes through the steps and does this level of preparation should be able to hot compost anywhere, anytime. The key is getting motivated to do these steps! It may also help to add a little nitrogen to get it started. My compost materials are under six inches of snow... but with dedication it could be done.
Hi Cliff, I've never composted in freezing temps, so your feedback is very valuable! I feel like since the pile is getting hot internally, it may still do so in freezing temps. At the very least, it will give a a jump on making black gold for a spring garden. Thanks!
The compost sack is a bit pricey. I live in an urban environment in Northern VA and have very limited space. Additionally, esthetics must be considered to prevent spouse and neighbor complaints. For gardening, I plant in various small spaces that I put among my landscaping. For compost, I use several methods. 1) I have a rotating tumbler, that gives me one tumbler full a year. 2) I was gifted a "rolling style" tumbler that does the same. 3) I also have 2 DIY wire enclosures 2'X2' along my fence where I make leaf mold. Takes about a year. 4) My daughter gifted me a 360 degree worm farm which I use to make worm castings. I get 3 trays per year. 5) In the winter, I also use the dig, dump, and cover method where I put shredded paper and kitchen scraps directly into my unplanted garden beds. By spring, the beds are ready to plant. 6) I also mulch with shredded limbs, hardwood mulch, or composted cow manure. After a season the mulch turns in to beautiful compost. I enjoy your videos.
Hello Kim. I am a recent subscriber to your channel. I live in northern Wisconsin. I am prepping my first vegetable garden area now, and I just made my first hot compost pile 3 days ago. I do not have a thermometer, but my piece of rebarb is barely warm. When I turned my pile, I could feel slight warmth in the center. Temps here are like 50s during day and 20s-30s at night. Is it just too cold out to get the compost hot at this point? Do I need to wait to build my hot compost pile till it gets warmer? I am unsure if I am doing something terribly wrong or if it is just too cold out to get the heat I need. I would very much appreciate any suggestions you have. Thank you very much
I enjoy watching all your videos, but my pile does not heat up at all. I am using a chicken wire covered with a tarp, of course it is not completely covered. Still haven't figured out the issue.
Hi, greetings from Holland! Thank you for these interesting and instructive videos. We're having a mild winter here and I've built two compost piles. Ons of them is not heating up so much anymore (23 C) after turning it and I do not have enough kitchen waste to add. I do have a lot of fresh cow manure (mixed with hay) would that work as well? (the pile is moist enough)
Hi kim. I just started a flat of greens last night. Im about 3 weeks early, and was wondering if they could be transplanted into bigger containers if they get to big too fast before its time for them to go outside?
I followed your instructions but I don’t have the sag. I used 55 gal plastic container instead. I check today after 2 days put them under the sun with the black plastic on top. I did not feel any heat. I dumped it out & rotate it & put back to the container. Do you know why it does not generate heat? I use green grass & brown leaves but I felt no heat from the grass. Help. Thanks.
Can I do cold compost with this? I have the sack I just don't have anything to cover it...my grandma is telling me that I don't need to cover it even tho I'm worried about the rain
Hi Space, I've heard that human urine works well, but I just can't bring myself to add it, but if that works for you go for it! My pile is heating up very well with the greens I've mixed in. Thanks for watching!
Hello Constance, the next video will cover turning, stay tuned! There are so many ways to compost, if you prefer a compost tumbler better, go for it! I prefer the Compost Sak, the size and breathable fabric is very helpful for quick composting, and it's very inexpensive. Thanks for watching!
Yes, stay tuned for a turning video, Jesse! You'll love the Compost Sak, affordable, keeps everything contained, and is a perfect size to make hot compost. Thanks for watching!
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Are you making compost? Share your tips for maintaining a hot compost pile so it breaks down faster! Thanks for watching!
What if I blend all the materials together to make the pile, would that work also?
Thank you so much I'm 80 years old and live in South Africa I have started my first compost pile so we will see ....vidio is Verdi direct
How's it going with the pile?:)
Rebar is great idea, my compost thermometer came from China broken after 3 months delivery.
Hi Kim, I think it’s great that you are showing us how to make compost. Your video couldn’t have come at the best time for me, It gave me something to be excited about the new garden year. My garden is buried under a foot of snow. I started some seeds of lettuce, dill, cilantro, parsley, Chinese pink celery, and snow peas!!! I have grow lights to keep them warm so they can keep growing. I can’t wait to make my very own compost for the first time in my life. I am super excited about this Kim thank you so much.
Hi Nicole - fabulous! Glad you're not letting the snow stop you from growing your own fresh food! Those are great veggies to grow indoors so you can scratch that garden itch even in the winter. So proud of you! Have you considered composting indoors? Here's a link to my small space composting in a 5 gal container video. Perfect method for you, bit.ly/calikimcompost5galcontainer. Let me know how it goes!
CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Hi Kim, thank you so much for your reply, it means a lot to me . I enjoy learning from your knowledge and your videos are very helpful to be able to see you in action showing us all easy gardening can be. I am on a very tight budget and I have to rely on resources and try to make use of what I already have . You help make it possible for me to be able to still garden. You are awesome 👏 Thank you Kim
Another great video, Kim. I have always felt that composting is one of the most useful, most basic and one of the most rewarding endeavors any gardener can engage in. There is something so fascinating about watching nature turn leaves and pine needles, kitchen waste and lawn clippings magically into rich compost. Thanks for all the great content.
So true! It's like a connection with the earth/soil.... so glad you enjoy our content, Terry. Thank you for the encouragement, Kim
Inspiring! I also started composting in my small space at the backyard. Thanks for sharing gardening tips. :)
CaliKim, your videos are terrific and thank you for the super clear and methodical instruction as well as troubleshooting tips! Fantastic!!!
I like your videos because your backyard gardening situation is so relatable and similar to mine. My compost pile sucks and now I know that's it's just too small
Hi Kim I find it very difficult to make hot compost in Edmonton Canada. Can you show how to make cold composting as well. Thanks. I do enjoy watching your videos. God bless.
Watch Charles Dowding’s compost videos
@@lovealwaysjasmine Thank you so much!
Love❤ you, CaliKim
Thank you for making videos I have learned so much about composting
This is the hottest compost video I’ve ever blundered into... great info and presentation...😍😎
I am so inspired by you right now. I started an indoors compost because I cannot wait for spring! We have almost 2 feet of snow here in Ottawa Canada lol!
Hello Sweet Potager - so glad you're inspired to garden! Way to go not letting the snow stop you! You can definitely compost indoors - have you watching my small space composting video? Perfect method for you, bit.ly/calikimcompost5galcontainer. Let me know how it goes!
Hey Kim, we chatted briefly on the last livestream on this topic, for northern gardeners this time of year with freezing temps. I was a bit too negative... anyone who goes through the steps and does this level of preparation should be able to hot compost anywhere, anytime. The key is getting motivated to do these steps! It may also help to add a little nitrogen to get it started. My compost materials are under six inches of snow... but with dedication it could be done.
Hi Cliff, I've never composted in freezing temps, so your feedback is very valuable! I feel like since the pile is getting hot internally, it may still do so in freezing temps. At the very least, it will give a a jump on making black gold for a spring garden. Thanks!
How often do you end up having to turn the pile?
Does the pile need to be in sun?
How often are you adding water?
What about winter ❄️... in 0 degrees
great video love compost
Nice work 💞 💞 💞
The compost sack is a bit pricey. I live in an urban environment in Northern VA and have very limited space. Additionally, esthetics must be considered to prevent spouse and neighbor complaints. For gardening, I plant in various small spaces that I put among my landscaping. For compost, I use several methods. 1) I have a rotating tumbler, that gives me one tumbler full a year. 2) I was gifted a "rolling style" tumbler that does the same. 3) I also have 2 DIY wire enclosures 2'X2' along my fence where I make leaf mold. Takes about a year. 4) My daughter gifted me a 360 degree worm farm which I use to make worm castings. I get 3 trays per year. 5) In the winter, I also use the dig, dump, and cover method where I put shredded paper and kitchen scraps directly into my unplanted garden beds. By spring, the beds are ready to plant. 6) I also mulch with shredded limbs, hardwood mulch, or composted cow manure. After a season the mulch turns in to beautiful compost. I enjoy your videos.
Hello Kim. I am a recent subscriber to your channel. I live in northern Wisconsin. I am prepping my first vegetable garden area now, and I just made my first hot compost pile 3 days ago. I do not have a thermometer, but my piece of rebarb is barely warm. When I turned my pile, I could feel slight warmth in the center. Temps here are like 50s during day and 20s-30s at night. Is it just too cold out to get the compost hot at this point? Do I need to wait to build my hot compost pile till it gets warmer? I am unsure if I am doing something terribly wrong or if it is just too cold out to get the heat I need. I would very much appreciate any suggestions you have. Thank you very much
Nice video
first time composter here, for greens can i used weeds? i have a regular supply of them
I enjoy watching all your videos, but my pile does not heat up at all. I am using a chicken wire covered with a tarp, of course it is not completely covered. Still haven't figured out the issue.
Hi, greetings from Holland! Thank you for these interesting and instructive videos. We're having a mild winter here and I've built two compost piles. Ons of them is not heating up so much anymore (23 C) after turning it and I do not have enough kitchen waste to add. I do have a lot of fresh cow manure (mixed with hay) would that work as well? (the pile is moist enough)
Cow manure and hay will be excellent to restart a coldish pile.
@@johannesvanzyl9459 Thank you so much!
Hi kim. I just started a flat of greens last night. Im about 3 weeks early, and was wondering if they could be transplanted into bigger containers if they get to big too fast before its time for them to go outside?
How often Do we need to turn the pile?
Wow 👍👍👍😮
I followed your instructions but I don’t have the sag. I used 55 gal plastic container instead. I check today after 2 days put them under the sun with the black plastic on top.
I did not feel any heat. I dumped it out & rotate it & put back to the container.
Do you know why it does not generate heat? I use green grass & brown leaves but I felt no heat from the grass. Help. Thanks.
How many months will it take to turn it into black gold "faster"
Can I do cold compost with this? I have the sack I just don't have anything to cover it...my grandma is telling me that I don't need to cover it even tho I'm worried about the rain
160°F is abt 60°C 🤔 Quite warm that is 😊
I cannot load the link or go to the link at all for the compost sak
Can i add some animal feces into the compost bin?
you should have your neighbors doo doo in a bucket and save it for you to add to the pile
Hi Space, I've heard that human urine works well, but I just can't bring myself to add it, but if that works for you go for it! My pile is heating up very well with the greens I've mixed in. Thanks for watching!
@@CaliKim29 well i have plenty of jugs of urine sittin around the house. You got a PO box?
Hahaha!!
Is it in celcius or F?
Is this a no-turn pile? It seems hard to turn without taking out all the contents. What happened to the compost tumblr used to use? 😊
Hello Constance, the next video will cover turning, stay tuned! There are so many ways to compost, if you prefer a compost tumbler better, go for it! I prefer the Compost Sak, the size and breathable fabric is very helpful for quick composting, and it's very inexpensive. Thanks for watching!
Yes, stay tuned for a turning video, Jesse! You'll love the Compost Sak, affordable, keeps everything contained, and is a perfect size to make hot compost. Thanks for watching!
@@CaliKim29 where do you get the compost ask form
I have a question? How does it get hot tho.......???
microbial digestion of the organic matter generates heat. Same way our bodies burn calories to maintain our body temperature.
On dois attendre combien de temps?
👑🌷🌼
היי.
אני ועוד כמה חברים גרים בישראל.
כןבישראל 😊.
אנחנו מגדלים בגינות שלנו ירקות ושמחים מאוד ללמוד ממך איך להכין קומפוסט נכון וטוב.
אבל לא כולנו מבינים אנגלית טוב ונשמח מאוד אם תוכלי ךהוסיף תרגום בעברית שכולנו נוכל להבין אותך טוב יותר.
בתודה מראש אושר אברהם מישראל ❤😊😊
I sent you an email on composting. 😬