In an earlier post, the composting bin was lined with heavy duty plastic to assist urine drainage. In this page we discuss ways to aerate the compost and look at how the compost heap can be heated to assist microbe activity. Aeration The compost heap or mass, needs to be kept raised from the bottom …
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- DIY Shaving Soap May 11, 2011During a supermarket trip over a year ago, my partner and I looked at the many shaving soaps, creams and aerosols sold in the supermarket. Our conversation turned to the packaging used for many of these products. That sparked the idea that maybe we could make our own shaving soap. Luckily, the way to do … Continue reading » […]doogy_64
- 8. Irrigation System … April 26, 2011My composting toilet is left unused for periods of between one to two weeks, so I included a simple irrigation system to prevent the compost from drying out in my absence. Irrigation may not be needed if the composting toilet is used on a regular basis as there will be regular ‘deposits`. However, it is … Continue reading » […]doogy_64
- Apple Cider the Natural Way April 9, 2011One of the nicest and refreshing drinks to have on a warm day (in my view) is a glass of chilled homemade natural apple cider. It’s easy to make, requires little effort and contains natural ingredients. There’s also that rewarding feeling, knowing you’ve made it yourself. Ingredients: 3lbs (1.4Kg’s) apples (whole). Any eating variety works … Continue reading […]doogy_64
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