At BevoWorks.com, we love all things related to gardening: greenhouses, raised beds, and of course, composting! Check out this super-easy DIY video for how to make your own composter.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Learn About The Three Basic Types Of Computer Mouse
1) Mechanical: This is a type of computer mouse that has a rubber or metal ball on its underside and it can roll in every direction. Sensors within the mouse, which are mechanical, detect the direction in which the ball is moving and moves the pointer on the screen in the same direction. A mouse pad should be used under the mouse to run on.
2) Optomechanical: This type is the same as the mechanical mouse except that it uses optical sensors to the motion of the ball. A mouse pad should be used under the mouse to run on.
3) Optical: This type uses a laser for detecting the mouse's movement. You don't need a
mouse pad but you can use one made for optical mice. Optical mice do not have any
mechanical moving parts. This type responds more quickly and precisely than the mechanical and optomechanical mice and now that they have been around awhile the price is pretty comparable.
How does a computer mouse hook up to the computer?
Serial mouse: these ones connect directly to an RS-232C serial port or a PS/2port. This is the simplest type of connection.
PS/2 mouse: connects to a PS/2 port.
USB mice
Cordless mouse: These are not physically connected to the computer. They rely on infrared or radio waves to communicate with the computer. Cordless are more expensive than both the serial and bus mouse. The nice thing is that there is no cord to constrain or get in your way.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tumbleweed 200003 58-Gallon Rotating Compost Bin, Green
!±8±Tumbleweed 200003 58-Gallon Rotating Compost Bin, Green
Brand : TumbleweedRate :
Price : $142.00
Post Date : Dec 13, 2011 21:32:05
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The Tumbleweed compost tumbler has a neat, compact design makes it an ideal compost bin for any level composter with any amount of garden space. By giving the Tumbleweed a spin every few days, it's easy to create fresh compost. The 100% UV protected, recycled plastic is a dark green color. When the sun hits the dark compost bin, it heats up the contents inside, speeding up the breakdown process. A stainless steel bar going through the compost bin breaks up any larger clumps that might form, further helping the breakdown process. The galvanized steel leg base makes this composting unit extremely sturdy, no matter how heavy the compost inside gets. These legs won't rust, so the composter will last many years out in the elements. With dual-end twist lock lids, it's easy to add or remove material no matter which end is up. The locking lids also prevent any small animal pests from getting into the bin. The lids are also vented, keeping the compost aerated while allowing any compost tea to drain out into the soil under the bin. The Tumbleweed compost tumbler holds up to 58 gallons of materials while continuously breaking down kitchen scraps, yard debris and other compostable materials into rich, organic compost that plants will love.
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
Envirocycle Mini Composter Tan
!±8± Envirocycle Mini Composter Tan
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The new EnvirocycleTM Mini Composter/ComposteamakerTM comes pre-assembled and ready to use in a color that blends naturally with its surroundings. The urban-savvy spinning composter, manufactured by EnvirocycleTM Systems, is made with a high percentage of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastic. Its versatile compact design makes it easy to fit anywhere, thus the perfect composter for the gardener with limited space. This distinctive 2 in 1 compost tumbler makes it easier and faster to make nutrient compost year round. Simply give the drum a few turns and your compost remains well mixed while the unique base design simultaneously collects compost tea, producing two excellent natural fertilizers. This organic plant food could be used for houseplants, outdoor plants, trees, lawns and gardens. Spinning the composter at least 3 times a week and adding the right mix of organic matter, will produce dark, rich, odourless organic compost in 4-6 weeks. The hassle free design ideally suits today's urban lifestyle allowing for easy placement on balconies, patios, garages or gardens. The EnvirocycleTM Mini Composter/ComposteamakerTM makes it simple to keep the earth green for generations to come.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green
!±8± Worm Factory DS3GT 3-Tray Worm Composter, Green
Brand : Worm Factory | Rate : | Price : $79.95
Post Date : Dec 07, 2011 11:40:25 | Usually ships in 24 hours
| Price : $79.95Post Date : Dec 07, 2011 11:40:25 | Usually ships in 24 hours
Worm composting is an incredibly efficient way to convert kitchen scraps, junk mail and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Master gardeners agree that compost produced by worms will produce the best results and help your plants thrive. The Worm Factory's unique stackable, multi-tray design makes it the most efficient worm bin composter around. Worms begin eating waste in the lowest tray, and then migrate upward as food sources in that tray are exhausted. By allowing worms to migrate upward, the worms separate themselves from the finished compost that is ready for the garden. Besides the worm castings that are produced through this process, the Worm Factory also produces a second type of compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through your Worm Factory, taking nutrient-rich particles with it. This liquid fertilizer, know as leachate is gathered in the special collection tray of the Worm Factory and can easily be drained from the spigot. Simply add a handful of worms and your organic waste to the bottom tray. The worms will start processing the food. Once the bottom tray is filled add another tray. The worms migrate upward to the newest food source leaving the bottom tray full of nutrient rich compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through the system taking nutrient-rich particles with it. You can drain organic liquid fertilizer right from the spigot. It's compact square design gives the Worm Factory the smallest footprint of all worm composters. The Worm Factory's tray stacking system allows it to hold the largest capacity of compost in the smallest amount of space, making it the perfect composter for anyone with space limitations. The Worm Factory is simple to operate. When full, each tray weighs only 12.5 pounds making lifting and arranging trays effortless. The included 16-page instruction manual makes setup fast and easy and gives tips on how to best manage your Worm Factory composter year-round.
- Made with post-consumer recycled plastic, Dimensions 16-inch x 16-inch x 13-inch
- Built in "worm tea" collector tray and spigot for easy draining.
- Year Round Production
- Odor Free Operation
- Expandable up to 7 trays
Friday, December 2, 2011
Fast Compost - Keys to Making Compost Fast
We all want to have all the compost we can get for our gardens. Compost is a great addition to the soil for a variety of reasons. It improves the tilth of the soil, which improves drainage while allowing the soil to retain water better in hot weather. It buffers the pH of the soil, reducing that acidity of soils that are too acid, and reducing the alkalinity of alkaline soil. Sifted compost is a good seed starting medium, great for those small seeds like carrots.
Composting materials - While the exact ratio of high carbon to high nitrogen materials doesn't have to be exact, it does help to make sure that we don't have too much of one or the other. Using just lawn clippings alone or just fall leaves is too much of one thing. Get about an even mixture of green materials to get the nitrogen boost, but enough brown materials to buffer the heat of the pile.
Break the material down - The more you can break down the material going into the pile, the better it will work. That cuts down on the work the compost pile hast to do, and it exposes more of the internal cell structure of the plant material to the activity of the pile. Cut up large pieces with a pruner if necessary, use a lawn mower to break down large piles, or invest in a small chipper shredder or leave shredder to really break down large amounts of garden and yard waste.
Work the compost in batches - A batch approach works best for fast compost. Once you have a pile working, start another pile or keep your kitchen waste in a compost crock or pail. You may want to have a smaller bin on the patio, and transfer the contents to a larger working bin in the yard for the fast composting.
Turn the pile often - Really fast composting works better if you turn the pile every few days or so. This has the dual advantage of bringing fresh composted material into the hotter center of the pile, while improving the air flow throughout the pile as well, refreshing the oxygen supply to the microbial activity in the hot middle of the pile.
Water the pile - The ideal moisture level is a pile that is like a damp cloth. It should not be soaked, as that can cause a slimy, smelly pile, and too little moisture will just bring the activity of the pile to a stop. This can mean that sometimes you won't be adding water, but shielding the pile from drenching rains.
Give these steps a try and see if you don't start getting compost much more quickly in your compost pile.
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