Compost Made Easy For Beginners | For Small & Large Gardens

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@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

Composting at home isn't as hard as you think - just get started! Are you composting? Thanks for gardening with us! -CaliKim & CameraGuy 🍅50% off CaliKim Seed Collections w/ code “TOMATO”, calikimgardenandhome.com. Ends 9.3.24. 📕Pre-order CaliKim’s new book: "The 10-Minute Gardener" (release date, Christmas Eve, 2024) at calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener, and get 2 free bonuses: ⮕A FREE digital guide : "How to Create a Seed Starting Station in 10 Minutes", an exclusive sneak-peek inside CaliKim's new book! ⮕A $10 coupon: to use our Seed & Garden Shop, calikimgardenandhome.com

@nikkiwoutersintuition 3 күн бұрын

Thanks! This was super helpful and I now realise how much I have already in my backyard to create compost. All these leaves and clippings aren't a problem, they're a resource. Much appreciated :)

@CaliKim29 3 күн бұрын

Nikki, I love this epiphany that you had and am so excited for you!! Please keep me posted!! I do not recall if I shared the following with you, please forgive me if I already have - I think you may find the following info helpful! I KZbin LiveStream every Monday, 12pm PT. Gardeners arrive in the chat at 11:30am PT and chat with each other, and me. We all have developed neat friendships and camaraderie with each other over the years. Those who can't make the Lives, watch the replay. During the livestream I also have teams from SmartPot (Fabric Containers) and Monterey Lawn Garden (growth/pest control) on hand, so that you can chat with them, ask questions directly, as well. -I am on Instagram/FB, as well. -Parooze my website/blog if anything to see the vast resources available. Whew! That was a lot of info. Be sure to say hello if are on the live! Kim

@nikkiwoutersintuition 2 күн бұрын

@CaliKim29 thanks for all the info! I'm in Australia but I'll check out if thr timezones work ❤️🌿💚

@Wellbaby94 3 ай бұрын

2 years ago I bought a Smart Pot compost bag. We began filling it with scraps and then added shredded paper and coffee grounds from Starbucks. That quickly filled and I added a second bag. We water them and “stir” them every week or so and as a result, we have 100 gallons of compost ready every 2 or 3 months as we alternate the bags. Maybe it’s our Texas heat, but the rapid breakdown is amazing.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

That’s fantastic! It sounds like you’ve got a great composting system going. The Texas heat definitely helps speed up the composting process, and it’s awesome to hear you’re getting 100 gallons of compost every few months. Adding shredded paper and coffee grounds is a great way to balance your greens and browns, and it’s clear your method is working wonders. Keep up the great work-your garden must be thriving with all that rich compost! CK

@barbaracarbone4658 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video on composting. I can never get enough info and reminders on the subject. Thank you both so much 🎉🎉🍅

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! CK

@Inubaye. 3 ай бұрын

Calikim you're so beautiful and humble! You truly maintain your beauty over the years.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you !!!! I'm at loss for words! ❤️ Kim

@santaanaroadwildman3614 3 ай бұрын

The collaborations + Livestreams are awesome. The compost video was the 1st one originator! I use the lazy compost in a half wine barrel It works. Bless you All Please keep up the collabs! ❤

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙌 I’m thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the collaborations and livestreams. It’s always fun to come together with other gardeners and share ideas. Love that you’re using the lazy compost method in a half wine barrel-what a great way to repurpose and keep things simple! We’ll definitely keep the collabs coming. Bless you, and happy gardening! 🌿🌻 Kim

@Inubaye. 3 ай бұрын

Kim you're so beautiful and humble! You truly maintain your beauty over the years that I have been watching your channel. God bless you more!

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! That truly means a lot to me. I’m so grateful to have such a wonderful community of gardeners to share this journey with. God bless you too! 🌸💚 CK

@jiveturkey2875 3 ай бұрын

My brother is a big fan of the HotBin composting equipment. Knowing that my broke keister couldn't shell out that kind of cash, he made me a great facsimile out of an old (slightly modded) Rtic cooler. Works great for apartment living. An integrated drain plug, always sealed, and controls the temps fairly well. He had to add a closeable air inlet, but the rest was pretty much done by the cooler manufacturer. It's amazing the ideas that dedicated growers come up with. For me, hot composting is king. (Just cause I can do it now) Especially cause I always have shredded junk mail and uneaten bagged salads that need a better home.

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

Wow, what a creative solution your brother came up with! Using a modified Rtic cooler for hot composting is genius, especially for apartment living. It’s awesome to hear how well it’s working for you, from the integrated drain plug to maintaining temperatures-sounds like it’s perfect for managing your compost even in a smaller space. And I totally agree-hot composting is such a game-changer when you can do it! It’s a great way to repurpose things like shredded junk mail and those uneaten bagged salads. I love hearing about all the clever ways gardeners find to keep things sustainable. Keep up the great work, and happy composting! CK

@waldorules7725 3 ай бұрын

Loved this video!! 👏🏻I am a first time home composter… Lol! I started my first pile back in the spring and have a pile going now. Love the smell; very earthy and healthy! I’m glad you brought up the rain because we get a ton of rain in the winter time so I think I will cover mine up with a tarp And then just check on it. I normally toss it around every couple days with a pitchfork and keep it closed with a dog fence. So far so good! I just love your videos! They are so helpful! 😊🪴🌱🫛

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

That’s amazing! 🎉 I’m so excited for you and your composting journey! It sounds like you’re doing everything right-turning the pile regularly and keeping it covered during heavy rains will really help maintain that perfect balance. That earthy smell is the best, isn’t it? It’s a sure sign your compost is thriving! Keep up the great work, and I’m so glad my videos have been helpful to you. I can't tell if you have liked the videos and subscribed or not, but please do !!! Happy composting! 🌱🌿 CaliKim

@waldorules7725 2 ай бұрын

@@CaliKim29Hi CaliKim, thank you for responding! I definitely hit like on your videos and thought I was subscribed, but will double check for sure 😊

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Waldo! As in Where's Waldo???😛

@waldorules7725 2 ай бұрын

Hi CaliKim! Yes! You got it! 😂 Cute nickname my husband gave me years ago 😂, but I’m usually in the yard/garden. That name rolls off his tongue, and our friends and family get a kick out of it! 😁🏡

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

"usually in the garden" sounds familiar.

@esthersdaughterlong8149 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Kim. Definitely have begun to compost.

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

Great job! Kim

@Stephanie_Cumbie 3 ай бұрын

Such wonderful experience combined!

@jacquepoitevint383 3 ай бұрын

I want to make compost and it looks so good.

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

Go for it!!!! It is gorgeous !!!! You'll love it and be gald that you started, Jacque! Where are you gardening from? CaliKim

@nikkipattillo2319 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. This has been on my bucket list and didn’t realize how easy it was!

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Go for it, and let me know! CalikIm

@deltorres2100 3 ай бұрын

I’m four years into gardening and I’ve made let’s see 10 yards or 10 ft.³ of compost and it probably took me two years this year. I’m doing something different. Said I need to go back to making compost, but I don’t have a spot or I’m gonna put it, but I need to get that started. I’m doing where I make the veggie scraps dig a hole in the garden and put it in the rice bed. I’ve done it a couple times and it seems to be working, but I need to make my own compost again I was successful and it was beautiful and it’s just so, it’s just I just haven’t done it yet. I need my compost maybe trash cans or something.🌱🌱🌱

@ChristyW2013 3 ай бұрын

@deltorres2100 I've seen some videos where holes are drilled in the bottom of plastic trash cans with lids. They dug a couple of inches in the ground to set the can in. They placed the materials they wanted to compost and let the worms etc work on it.

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

It sounds like you’ve made some amazing progress in your gardening journey! Making 10 cubic feet of compost is no small feat, especially over a couple of years-well done! It’s great that you’re exploring different methods like burying veggie scraps in the garden; that can be such an effective and space-saving way to enrich your soil. If you’re ready to start making your own compost again but are short on space, using trash cans or compost bins could be a perfect solution. They don’t take up much room and can keep things neat and contained. You can drill some holes in the sides and bottom for aeration, and then just start adding your greens and browns. Getting back into composting sounds like a great idea, especially since you’ve been so successful with it before. You’ve got this-your garden will thank you for it! CK

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

Spot on, Christy! Love that you responded! Thank you, Kim

@NorthernLycanthrope 3 ай бұрын

Great video

@stephaniegee227 3 ай бұрын

We have multiple compost piles. We do WAY better with leaf compost than kitchen scraps, but we do both. And it does take awhile, but when we do 'harvest' the compost, it's full of great stuff. For us - middle Tennessee - leaves from our trees works best for 'immediate' compost. We use it to put around our trees, bushes, beds that won't see anything until spring. But the BIG compost bed - gets all the good stuff, but takes longer.

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

That’s a great system you’ve got going! Leaf compost is fantastic for providing nutrients and improving soil structure, especially in areas that will lie dormant through the winter. It’s smart to use the leaf compost for immediate needs and let the larger pile mature over time. You’ll have plenty of rich, well-aged compost ready to go for your spring gardening. Keep up the excellent work - CaliKim

@stephaniegee227 3 ай бұрын

@@CaliKim29 Thank you!! 🙂

@gclotman 3 ай бұрын

Your compost is years old. I just started composting, will I be able to use in my garden this Fall and Winter.

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

THANK YOU for following all of these years!!!! If you’ve just started composting, it’s unlikely that your compost will be fully finished by this Fall and Winter. Composting takes time, typically several months to a year, depending on the method and conditions. For now, you can use any partially decomposed compost as a soil amendment or mulch. It will still provide some benefits to your garden, like adding organic matter and improving soil structure. However, for the best results, you might want to let it continue breaking down through the winter and use it next Spring. In the meantime, keep adding your kitchen scraps and yard waste to your compost pile or bin. By the time next Fall rolls around, you’ll have rich, finished compost ready for your garden! CaliKim

@HerbisRGreen 3 ай бұрын

If you've ever bought compost from a garden center, or a grow shop, and you live in a place where you have to pay for waste management, you paid for that compost twice.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Yup!!

@thecreativebuilder 3 ай бұрын

Great tips! What makes a compost a hot or cold compost? Can you keep adding to your compost or do you just fill it and forget it for a couple of years?

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

Hot composting and cold composting are two different approaches: Hot Composting: Process: This method involves actively managing your compost pile to maintain high temperatures (130-160°F or 54-71°C) by regularly turning it and ensuring a good balance of greens (nitrogen-rich materials) and browns (carbon-rich materials). Benefits: It breaks down organic material quickly, usually within a few months, and can kill weed seeds and pathogens. Maintenance: You can continue to add materials as long as you maintain the right conditions for heat and aeration. Regular turning helps keep the pile hot and efficient. Cold Composting: Process: This method is less labor-intensive. You simply add organic waste to the pile and let it decompose naturally over a longer period (often 1-2 years). Benefits: It’s easier and requires less management, but decomposition is slower, and it may not reach temperatures high enough to kill all weed seeds and pathogens. Maintenance: You can keep adding to the pile as you go, but it will take longer for the compost to be ready. With both methods, you can continue adding materials to your compost pile, but it’s important to manage the pile appropriately based on the method you choose. Happy composting! CaliKim

@natalieharrison4318 3 ай бұрын

Can you add coffee grounds to your compost to help with moisture along with adding water to inclosed compost

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

Yes, you can definitely add coffee grounds to your compost! They’re a great source of nitrogen and can help improve the compost’s overall nutrient balance. However, coffee grounds alone won’t significantly affect moisture levels. For moisture management: Add Coffee Grounds: They can help with drainage and aeration, but be sure to mix them with other materials. Monitor Moisture: Keep an eye on your compost pile’s moisture level. It should be as damp as a wrung-out sponge-moist but not soggy. Watering: If your compost is too dry, add water and mix it in. If it’s too wet, add more browns like dry leaves or shredded paper to help absorb excess moisture. Balancing moisture and aeration with a mix of green and brown materials will help keep your compost pile in good shape. Happy composting! Be sure to go back and click on the thumbs up and subscribe if you have not, Natalie! Thanks - CaliKim

@natalieharrison4318 3 ай бұрын

@@CaliKim29 thanks so very. I sure did hit the like and have been subscribed for a long time now.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

OH that's great! thank you!!! Glad you are enjoying!

@alicianneboyle2443 3 ай бұрын

This is awesome Kim thank you for sharing this. I'm just a little confused about the pallet composting. Did he add any dirt or organic soil to the compost? Or did he just add grass clippings and leaves? I'm new to composting that's why I'm asking. I've never composted before, so I'm a new born lol

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Grass Clippings and leaves, pile it up let it rot. It's that simple. Hope this helps! CK

@sangitadesai7278 3 ай бұрын

Can you use grass cuttings because the grass is treated with chemicals for bugs

@CaliKim29 3 ай бұрын

It’s best to avoid using grass clippings treated with chemicals in your compost pile. Chemicals from pesticides and herbicides can linger on the clippings and potentially harm the beneficial microbes in your compost. They can also carry over to your garden, affecting the health of your plants and soil. If you’re composting, try to use untreated grass clippings or look for other green materials like vegetable scraps or coffee grounds to add to your pile. Keeping your compost chemical-free is the way to go for a healthy and thriving garden! CK Please like the video and subscribe if you have not!