ajs@hpfcla.UUCP (05/14/84)
> Any thoughts as to IF composters are better than the normal > pile in the ground? As Heinlein said, "The lazy man is doomed to succeed." I've never used a composter, so I can't compare. That's because I've never needed one. I don't go to a lot of trouble with the compost; just pile it up. Toss a little dirt on it. Forget about it. Next Spring, plant tomatoes in it. They love it. Pick tomatoes; ignore compost. Next Spring after that there's only an itty bitty little hill of humus left to spread around, if the worms haven't already done it for you. You'd be amazed what you can compost if you have the patience to just ignore the pile. Big tree limbs. Paper. Cat litter. Ecchh. Well, I do toss some grass clippings on it to keep it wet, attractive, and non-smelly, I guess. Then let nature take its course over a year or two. Alan (What's the rush?) Silverstein
rxl@lanl-a.UUCP (05/29/84)
<> We would like to purchase a composter, as most reading seems to indicate some advantages over ye ole composte heap. Any suggestions as to types that are easier to use and/or "better" in other ways?? Please include brand names and sources, as well as price info. Any thoughts as to IF composters are better than the normal pile in the ground? Thanks! Rick Light (505) 667-8182 daytime rxl@lanl-a cmcl2!lanl-a!rxl