I read about a person who took a 5 gallon bucket and drilled some holes in it. He put manure, kitchen waste and his lawn clippings in it. He dug a hole in his garden about 6-8 in deep and put the bucket in it. The rain would fill the bucket and leach into the garden. I would like to do this. at the end of the growing season, what ever is in the buckets would be tilled into the soil. Any thoughts?
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KristiW
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Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
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Posted - Apr 23 2016 : 09:57:27 AM
I don't think it's cheating. The water in the bucket will brew a compost tea and leach all those good nutrients into the soil. It's a much quicker application than tending a compost pile, especially if you are gardening in a smaller space. I say DO IT and let us know how it goes
I would cover the bucket when it's not raining, as the scraps will attract possums, raccoons, and other unwanted animals. Cindy
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Compost cheat
Posted - Apr 23 2016 : 08:07:52 AM
