For over a year, I visited many web sites looking for items that would be useful in our preparations. I think it was when I was looking at propane refrigerators, but maybe not, some company was advertising a fairly small compost maker which, if I remember correctly, could be left in the house. The price did not seem too outrageous, but at the time it was not a priority. Anyone else come across this? Thanks in advance and God bless. Mary

-- Mary (SWEEP6@prodigy.net), January 12, 2000

Answers

Hi Mary.

Here is a link and information from Johnny's Seeds, an excellent company.

Johnny's Seeds

Composter Page

(9347) LARGE CEDAR COMPOSTER "Attractive, natural wood composter. Made in Maine of rot-resistant Eastern cedar. Blends unobtrusively into your garden scene. Recycle garden and kitchen waste, paper, leaves, and grass clippings into nutrient-rich compost with one or more of these large, natural cedar units. Measures 38"" x 41"" by 32"" high, and holds 26 cu. ft. Removable front slats for easy turning and unloading. Prebuilt panels assemble in minutes with only a screwdriver. "

-- snooze button (alarmclock_2000@yahoo.com), January 12, 2000.

Could it have been the CompostTumbler? They have three sizes- 2 for outdoors and 1 for kitchen scraps. They are not "inexpensive," but they may be what you were seeking.

I was unable to purchase one, but I made "my own" version using a Rubbermaid Roughneck trash can and some wood.

I got a 33gall, stiff plastic trash can with handles that flip over and lock the lid in place. I drilled holes all over the outside of the barrel(try not to get toooooo clooooooose to the seams!).

Then I used some redwood pickets/stakes and wood screws and attached the wood on the inside at varying heights to form fins (for mixing the compost).

When your barrel is 3/4 way filled, place the lid on and "lock" it. Roll the barrel around the yard every day (or whatever) for a couple of weeks until the compost is finished. The "fins" will break up clots and distribute the compost "evenly."

Successful gardening to all!

-- Midnightmom (myhouse@bigfoot.com), January 14, 2000.