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Rotline Question of the Week: If it is cold outside, will my compost bin still heat up?
It is a common misconception that a compost pile heats up because of the sun. Sure, if it is hot outside, the pile will be warmer than if it is cold outside, but the sun is not what causes a compost p… more →
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Rotline Question of the Week: If it is cold outside, will my compost bin still heat up?
solanacentercomposter wrote 3 weeks ago: It is a common misconception that a compost pile heats up because of the sun. Sure, if it is hot out … more →
"Rotline Question" of the Week: Composting Pumpkins?
solanacentercomposter wrote 1 month ago: It is pumpkin season, but now that you don’t need your carefully carved pumpkin any more, don … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: Where can I see a compost bin in action?
solanacentercomposter wrote 1 month ago: The Solana Center cares for a number of Compost Demonstration Sites throughout San Diego County. The … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: How often should I turn my pile?
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solanacentercomposter wrote 2 months ago: It really depends on how fast you want things to break down. The more you turn your pile, the more a … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: What should I do with my compost bin while I'm on vacation?
solanacentercomposter wrote 2 months ago: Make sure your worms are safe from any extreme conditions that may occur while you are gone (hot/col … more →
Rotline Question of the Week: Can you have too many greens in your compost pile?
solanacentercomposter wrote 3 months ago: If you put too much "green" material in your bin, it will not heat up and it will become m … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: Where can I buy worms in San Diego?
solanacentercomposter wrote 3 months ago: The City of San Diego provides a convenient list of recommended locations to purchase worms. If you … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: Is hay or straw best for my compost?
solanacentercomposter wrote 4 months ago: Hay is considered a nitrogen source, or a green, and can be added to your compost bin. Because hay o … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: How can I make my own compost bin?
solanacentercomposter wrote 4 months ago: Wire Mesh Compost Bin Here are a couple of designs we recommend: Stackable wood bin: minimal carpent … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: What is the best way to harvest my worm bin?
solanacentercomposter wrote 4 months ago: The best method of harvesting varies depending on the type of bin you are using. Some bins, such as … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: Why should I compost?
solanacentercomposter wrote 4 months ago: Photo: www.sunset.com There are many reasons why everyone should compost. Here are a few that we fin … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: How can I tell if my worm bin is too dry?
solanacentercomposter wrote 5 months ago: Moisture content is very important when composting with worms. This is because your red wigglers bre … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: Do I need a thermometer to compost?
solanacentercomposter wrote 5 months ago: You can definitely compost without a thermometer, but thermometers do make composting a bit easier. … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: My worms ate all of the coconut fiber bedding. What should I do?
solanacentercomposter wrote 5 months ago: Wriggly Wranch Worm Bins come with a brick of coconut fiber bedding to get your worm bin started. It … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: Where can I get more browns?
solanacentercomposter wrote 6 months ago: Greens, or nitrogen-rich materials, are often easy to come by. When using an outdoor compost bin, ma … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: Where should I keep my compost bin?
solanacentercomposter wrote 6 months ago: The best place to keep your bin is in a shaded location. There is a common misconception that the su … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: What's the best way to start my compost bin?
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solanacentercomposter wrote 6 months ago: If you are using a Smith & Hawken Biostack or other bin, you will want to fill the bin to the br … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: What are these white worms in my worm bin?
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solanacentercomposter wrote 7 months ago: Sometimes mistaken as baby red worms these worms are commonly called “pot worms”. These … more →
"Rotline" Question of the Week: How much food can worms eat?
solanacentercomposter wrote 7 months ago: Worms can eat half of their weight in one day under the best conditions. For a Wriggly Wranch Worm B … more →
