Comments on: GardenCast! Easy Compost Bins And Organic Fertilizer

By: drsteve

drsteve — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:04:36 +0000

Thanks Susan…you can only reap what you sow! So get after it!

By: Susan Miller

Susan Miller — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:34:07 +0000

Great video. It creates excitement in me for the spring and planting! I always enjoy and embrace your knowledge. Susan

By: drsteve

drsteve — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:05:38 +0000

Yes he did, Devin! Regarding watering the pile…only when it gets dry. No problem with drought right now, though

By: Devin Best

Devin Best — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:15:38 +0000

I think Nathaniel hit the nail on the head!!!

Do you ever manually water your compost pile, or just rely upon the rain?

By: drsteve

drsteve — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:01:22 +0000

I pull back my mulched leaves and straw to expose a seed bed them cover seeds with a light sprinkling of finished compost then a touch of straw to keep birds from picking off my seeds. Then when seedlings are strong, like 2 inches high, I’ll dress them with more finished compost and mulch them in good with a thick layer of straw.

Thanks for watching! Here’s another good resource for no till gardening:

http://www.eartheasy.com/blog/2009/01/no-till-gardening/

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:03:00 +0000

Thanks for a great gardening video Dr. Steve.
My questions (for my new garden)
1) When do I put my garden coverings (mulch type) down? Right after I plant the seeds? Or do I wait until the plants break through the surface?
2) What type of mulch do you recommend?