The easiest way to compost (for busy or beginner gardeners)
Do you want to get started composting at home but worry that it will take too much time, be too difficult or too complicated?
I remember when I was getting started gardening, I wanted to start composting so I could be more self-sufficient and take advantage of a valuable free resource I already had on hand.
But the more I read about it or watched videos about composting, the more overwhelmed I became. It seemed like there were so many steps to follow and rules to understand. I also suffered from terrible back pain so the thought of turning a giant compost heap did not excite me at all.
Then I came across another YouTuber who was talking about a compost tumbler and how it was so much easier than the traditional compost heap. So I decided to give it a try.
7 years later and my compost tumbler is still standing and making great compost for me month after month.
If you want to make compost the easy way, learn why I believe a compost tumbler is the best option. Although I still use and like the other composting methods, I believe this is the easiest and best to get started with.
Watch below or click here to watch in YouTube
Time Stamps:
- 0:38 Different Types of Composting Methods
- 0:56 Compost Pile / Compost Bin
- 2:58 Vermicomposting / Worm Composting
- 4:21 Indoor Composting
- 5:26 Jora Compost Tumbler Review
- 8:37 How to Make Compost
- 9:07 Jora Compost Tumbler Review
- 11:25 Using Wood Pellets as Brown Matter
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There are 4 main types of composting at home (there’s more than 4, but these are the main options)
1. Compost Pile
A compost pile can be a pile of scraps from your garden, but typically it’s enclosed in a bin or structure to keep it contained and to encourage it to heat up. I love my Geobin compost bin for throwing in leaves and plant debris from the fall. While it’s handy to have a big bin like this, it’s definitely not an easy way to compost. I need to turn it manually which can be hard labor and there can be pest challenges with an open bin like this. So although I think a compost pile is valuable, it’s not the easiest way to compost.
2. Vermicomposting / Worm Composting
Vermicomposting (or worm composting) is another great way to compost at home that we talked about in this video. The rich worm castings that you get as a result of this type of composting is amazing for your plants. I use the WormFactory 360. However the reason I don’t think it’s the easiest way to compost is because you need to stay on top of it. I have gone months without adding anything to my compost tumbler and it’s been fine, but I’d be worried about killing my worms if I decided not to feed them for 6 months or longer. And if I didn’t kill them, they might try to leave the worm bin in search for food, and the last thing I’d want is worms all over my floor.
3. Indoor Composting
Indoor composting is a worthwhile option if you live in an apartment or condo, or you have limited space outside. Or by using something like the Vitamix FoodCycler, you can speed up your outdoor composting method by breaking down the food before adding it to your compost. We’re focusing on outdoor compost options, but this is worth considering as an option to expand your compost options or use as a standalone choice.
4. Compost Tumbler
The compost tumbler is the easiest way to compost at home. It doesn’t require heavy turning of a giant compost heap, you won’t face any pest issues like rats or mice, and it makes compost in just a few months. I’ve had a Jora Compost Tumbler for 7 years now and it’s still producing fantastic compost for me month after month. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
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