Animal proof compost bin

My neighbor, Ahren, showed me his bear-proof compost bin. Made out of 2x6's and "nailed" into the ground with rebar rods, this compost bin is heavy-duty. The bears won't be getting into this bin nor tearing it apart nor rolling it away. What kind of protection do we use when a bear-of-a-problem is lurking in our minds? Our number one defense is mindfulness. Our number two defense is not putting ourselves in problematic situations. As soon as we notice worry, for instance, we remember that…

Holly Rae Taylor was working at Vermont's largest compost facility when she decided to design her own compost bin in her backyard. "I like being an active

Holly Rae Taylor was working at Vermont's largest compost facility when she decided to design her own compost bin in her backyard. "I like being an active

If you care about the environment and want to compost, the real problems come on four legs, in small, medium and large sizes: rats, raccoons and black bears.

Discover garden inspiration with our outside interests on HOUSE - design, food and travel by House & Garden, including these sweet beehive composters.

Do you have a compost bin and chickens? For about two years now, I’ve had a compost bin in my garden area. When we decided to expand the garden, I moved my compost bin out where our chickens are. Be sure to read How to Compost. I was concerned about giving the chickens access to ... Read More about Compost Bin and Chickens

Compost is gold for your garden soil. Building a compost bin is so easy to build. Start composting your own rich organic garden fertilizer... #kippiathome #diycompostbin #compostbin

Pallet Compost Bin Video We made this dog proof compost bin out of used pallets and some used hardware. watch the vid: http://www.gardenfork.tv/pallet-compost-bin-video-update

My compost bins are one of the most asked-about things on our homestead! This is probably the most complicated design that you could go for when it...

Three bin compost system, from one end. Critter-proof.

10 DIY Compost Bin Ideas for any skill level. #diy #compostbin #compost #acrelife

This DIY compost bin is a sturdy, rodent- and rot-free container for all your compost. Learn more about this project by heading over to our site!

Shepherd's Composting Bin.

Our compost system seems to keep evolving. Back in Florida, we did trench composting, as we lived in a HOA, and couldn't keep a compost pile. When we moved to our homestead here in NC, the compost bin (shown above) was left from the previous owners. We've been using it all along the three plus years we've been here. Last year, I started an open yard waste pile, just for branches, prunings, and twigs. I've wanted to create a larger compost area, so that eventually, I can supply my own top…

3 bin compost

A DIY compost bin is an inexpensive way to start composting. You don't need to spend a lot of money on a fancy compost bin. You can make one yourself using items you already have in your house. It's so easy to make a kid can do it!

There are two main problems with traditional composter beds and bins that you’ll run into. First, they sit on the ground. And second, they aren’t secured. You don’t need to spend money on one to find this out – anyone who has tried composting in their own garden has noticed how easy it can be for animals to make their way in, no matter how much wire you put around it. Rabbits, squirrels, groundhogs – they love your food waste and other scraps.