How to Compost on a Balcony | Kitchen and Garden Waste Compost
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
- As a balcony or patio gardener, we have huge space constraints and traditional composting is not possible. Therefore here is a way to make compost on an apartment balcony with just a bucket.
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Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:45 what is composting?
2:33 Essentials for composting
3:03 How to compost?
7:21 Where can we store the bucket compost?
7:56 Will there be insects in the compost?
8:51 Will the compost smell bad?
9:14 Can we compost in winters?
9:31 When is the compost ready?
9:56 How long does it take to compost?
10:09 How to use compost in our garden?
10:45 Why we should compost?
11:38 Outro
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"Composting is returning the favour" - beautiful
I realy found this video helpful. Thank you from Morocco
Damn, woman, that was a masterful beginner's lesson!
Thank you :)
Good, worth doing
to anyone reading watching this video: this method works. I started my compost bin 3 months ago, followed the instructions to a T, and yesterday I distributed the compost I made to my plants. thank you aparna for this video! I've tried to compost for many years and never really had much success until now.
Did you need a water tray for the bottom of the bucket? I think I saw one in the video but didn't hear one specifically mentioned
@@sellyrosemarie i didn't use one since i kept my bucket outdoors. but water does drain out of those holes in the bottom! so i'd recommend a tray if you're composting indoors
Mine gets infested with soldier larvae and it becomes a mess. What do I do?
@@nishasantmajor5902 possibly means your compost is too wet - maybe add more brown waste? and frequently check if the drain holes are clogged. i had maggots in my compost too and i just let them be. it's rotting organic matter; this is supposed to happen. adding a good layer of dried leaves on top kept maggots to a minimum though.
What about the watery liquid that will come out.
This was my first attempt to make compost and woah what a great experience it was I got sweet smelling compost .to all the beginners out there just have patience and follow this method.
The composting information was useful. But here's something I'd like to add - I found the video touching because it also exuded love, gentleness, earnestness, and kindness. Sometimes I feel more than the right mix of soil or the right amount of some or the other ingredients, the grower learns about what's working with their plants quickly if they have these values. I myself started growing plants after my mum left behind a happy rose plant in my house and I didn't have the heart to see it perish. I didn't do anything right in trying to give it care. But it still survived. And I still don't get anything right but my plants survive cos they 'see' me trying.
thank you for that comment :)
So beautiful! 🥲🤗❤️
Thank you 💖
Thank you 😊
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I enjoyed the video, thank you. I've been composting in 5 gallon plastic buckets for about 2 years with no covers and only 1 or 2 holes in the bottom for drainage. Sometimes it gets too wet from hose or rain, in the hot weather it often dries out for a long time, sometimes it seems like a swamp or mucky because I usually put in too many greens (kitchen scraps) and I hardly ever mix it but you know what- it still breaks down into compost no matter what you do so don't get all hung up if you're confused and have questions. Just do it. Even with "mistakes", the end result is compost. In my case I have a pepper plant and a tomato plant that came up from the scraps and have survived into the 2nd season bearing food and also 2 avocado seeds sprouted and are now 6 feet high still living without any help from me except for water.
That was quite encouraging. I hate mixing the compost. And my green to brown ratio goes wrong too. Thanks
@@meenakshi6344exactly, I don't like mixing it atall or perceiving any foul smell, that alone discourages me.
You did a great job doing this video. The bonus was that you are a very pleasant presenter! It's a complement 😊 🎉
Thank you :)
I so love listening to you, everything you’re doing works very well - love your videos
I compost in clay pots and cover the top with a clay saucer. It keeps all the bugs out and the clay allows aeration and moisture control.
I have never tried in clay pots, but have its best for composting…
May I ask...do we need to drill holes on the clay pots?
@@nikilenguyen6592 I didn't. My pots had one hole in the base and that works for me.
@@Meskarune ...thank you very much for responding. I will try your method...how often do you stir the compost in the clay pot?
@@nikilenguyen6592 I mix it maybe once every 3 months. Not that often.
Thank you balcony composter, you have encouraged me so much after feeling like a compost failure. i have been so upset about the ants wanting to kill my wrigglers in my tumbler.
A week ago (or so), I started posting a comment on this video about how you inspired me and how I was FINALLY going to start composting. I never posted it. Today though, I am going to post because this past weekend; guess what?! I DID IT! I started my first compost bucket. It was just as easy as you have detailed here and way, way, WAAAAY more fun than I ever imagined! I was like a kid in a candy shop the entire time. A special note though. What felt best was 1) not feeling guilty about how I manage my waste, and 2) the notion of turning plants into deeper forms of energy and allowing them to live on in other perpetual forms of being as they are naturally designed! I am so glad to have met you as you are such a warm soul and pleasant spirit of a Human.
Thank you for such a heartwarming comment. I am so glad this method worked for you :)
Finally a compost video that simplifies it and practical for me to achieve, most seem so complicated
I wish I could give this a 100 likes! Thank you for this highly informative video❤️
I love this video, the creator makes so many points ... not to mention all the potting soil we buy in America comes from Canada and effectively we are damaging their peat bogs for our garden soil. This is so great
Thank you.. yes thats true and damaging it contributes to global warming…
Well the companies who sell the soil are damaging the peat bogs not the consumer actually. I don't think most consumers even know where there soil comes from.
@@leahv.2537 that's fair. I hope we can all spread the word and use more ethical amendments to our soil like home compost and coco coir
Thank you for showing how to compost in a small area. For those who want to know the negative to Peat & also Coco Coir, Gardner Scott has this info, it's Shocking! ua-cam.com/video/MvYZdxVipAo/v-deo.html
@@leahv.2537 And what soil are we talking about? Most garden stores usually sell the two biggest brands that are owned by the same company. Most home gardeners don't really take it much further than that.
Thank you for showing those without gardening room (apt/balcony) an easy way to compost in buckets! Adding Neem leaves to compost greatly reduces bugs!!
This video single handedly convinced me to begin making my own compost. I live in a small apartment with limited patio space. I really like how you answered common questions at the end. I will definitely be trying this method! I however live on ground level near some woods. Will probably need to put something heavy on top to keep racoons out! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Thank you and good luck to you :)
Great video!! I'm thinking of starting composting for the first time but I dont have brown leaves or straw. What should I make the base layer? Can I use potting soil or newspaper?
Near woods, can you grab the leaves decomposing under them? That would make a great star for your compost bucket or top dressing for your pots...
Excellent nice explanation keep going.
Yes I'm interested in trying it now too, now that apparently there is a way that even in little apartments we can do this. It just might take a little while to figure out spacing since I already have stuff on my porch.
Loved no annoying background music. Easy to listen too. Thank you
Thank you for watching :) glad you liked it.
BEAUTIFUL, helpful and held my attention. Wasnt long and boring! Thanks!!! I NEEDED THAT!!!
I cannot tell you how motivating your video is to me right now I am thinking about starting a garden in my backyard next spring and I am petrified I don't know where to start and everybody is talking about composting composting I'm like okay I don't want to spend a lot of money on compost I came across your video and I am like wait all of these things just turn back to dirt I am amazed Thank you for your video!
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much for such a clear and thought out video!
I hate waste and this just makes sense. Yes, I too have been on the fence about doing this but will start today thanks to this very helpful video.
I suppose I missed this video. But I also compost in these 5 gal. buckets. It just makes so much sense to turn food & yard waste into something so incredible.
So true
@@bringnatureinside 🙂🙂
Can you explain How? Do your buckets have side holes, bottom ones or none? Is it in the garden? Do you keep adding greens daily?
I started Kitchen waste composting almost two months back and it's such a rewarding and magnificent experience that it is beyond words.
You have expressed those feelings very beautifully in last two minutes.
Composting made me so passionate that my colleagues feel startled that i even take fruit peelings of my colleagues for composting.
Well, they are quite supportive too and have been demanding Kitchen waste compost for their home garden too.
Wow! I learned a lot today. I love to compost because I hate my kitchen garbage to go to waste, And I can also save money from buying fertilizer. New subscriber here!
I’ve watched several videos on composting but have still been hesitant to try it. You explained it so well!! I had not understood before what foods can and cannot be composted!! Thank you 😊
You did motivate me to start my own small compost. I'm going to use a 5 gallon storage bin. Thank you so much for your video, it was very informative.
Glad to hear that… let me know how the journey goes😊
Thank you so much. I’ve been looking all over UA-cam for a simple method that I know I can do and this is the first one I’ve come across ❤ I can’t wait to try it out. From waste to flowers or food, love this so much.
Thank you for your kind words :)
Thank You Very Much for such a lovely invitation to get started composting. I also had been hesitating to try. But your clear instructions and assurance that bugs and smell are not something that need be a problem, helped me decide that I can start composting now.😀 Bright spirits to you and all✨
Since we have longer winter months in the Northeast US, I started rejuvenating my soil from last year with compost, egg shells, baked banana peals and kitchen scrap.
What kind of plans do you grow in winter? I wanna start but I live in wisconsin and i don’t know how it will survive to winter.
She's so sweet and so encouraging 💗
Brilliant, just what I was searching for my small garden.
The best video for bucket composting or Kitchen waste composting. Loved the way of guilding and making it so simple. I watched more than 2 dozen of videos over that topic but found it the best. Great Effort and help.
Excellent briefing. Precise and focused.
Oh I am SO doing this! Thank you for this video!
Well explained. Very gentle and kind. God bless you.
Yes, you did motivate me to start composting on a small scale. I may increase the amounts later, but using a trash can or a pile on the ground is hard work for me at age 68. Thank you very much!
I'm 73 and appreciate your comment ! Could you find a way to elevate the compost bucket or get comfortable at a lower level , maybe by using a plastic stool to sit on ! All the very best !😊😊
Thank you! So good, I got all the information I wanted and more, and got super Hyped about the project. Now it feels more meaningful and loving. 🌹
By far the best explanation for compost. Amazing
You have been inspirational, compact information in the chosen words, and delivered sweetly my friend!❤
This video was excellent! Very helpful and excited to start my compost bin.
Thank you So much. I've wanted to compost but sure how,fully. And I live in a small trailer park,so space is another thing. Your way is So easy And faster than I would have figured. I gonna have a container garden this year. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your video and HELP. GOD Bless. Looking forward to future videos. You are so good with needed information needed. Again Thanks
True I want to start composting now. Thanks for the explanation and for the video!
Best of the gardening videos,, wth best narration narrated wth care.
I totally loved this video! So well explained and completely demystifies the process of composting, something ive been wanting to attempt for years now!
im highly impressed.you made it look so simple!! thank you for all the love and warmth you exuded in your video❤
I really enjoyed watching your video, and I look forward to following your advice and instructions 😊 Thank you!
Excellent explanation. Beautifully explained. Lots of helpful information. Thanks heaps.
Finally a clip that explains it all, thank you. I will definitely try this
Thank you :) Have fun!
Explained so well. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your composting journey! it is motivating me more now :)
Thank you for the valid information on compost making.
I just came across this video and I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate it!
You really struck such a great balance between making it seem easy and approachable while still adding so much knowledge and information.
This was just a pleasure to watch, you have such a nice vibe that it felt I was being led by the hand, but not spoken down to.
Tks for making compositing so simple and easy
Your presentation is so lucid, it was a treat to watch the video❤❤❤
Ma'am you did motivated me and all
Thank you for asking for help
You are so soothing
I must try this. Thank you for the lesson.
This is probably the best composting video I’ve come across! Thank you, I’ve just subscribed
Wow, thank you!
Very good, I love the way you shared the info. Myself compost too. Tried almost all methods.
Very informative especially for us, staying in a flat ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm downsizing my composting bin and this will work very well.
What a quality video on composting in a small space. Well done ma’am
Thanks a lot
Such a helpful video! Thank you!!💚
Very well and lovably explained👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hand down the BEST vid on youtube about composting. Thank you so much 😉😁
Wow, thanks!
You are great lady. I have just begun gardening, living on the ground floor of an apartment. I will certainly begin this method. Love your sincerity in touching all pros and cons and how to avoid unwanted pest issues. I'll follow your clips and have subscribed to your channel.
Thank you so much for this detailed explanation on compost preparation. May God fortify your effort further. I have learned a lot. I have to start my own compost in my farm immediately as I have all needed in the farm but never knew how to do it.
Thank you :)
Love your calm confidence
wow, thank you for that comment :)
I love it, u explain small small things in detail, this is my 2nd time doing composed. But really learn from you so many new things. Thank you
Thanks for such a good explanation, will try
Great video so easy to understand. I'm definitely composting, thanks for sharing👍🏾
love this video, Impressive presentation!...Thank you.
Thank you for your clear, step-by-step information. I look forward to trying it!🌷
Thank you :)
Very useful !
I looking for this kind of information in French without success.
So I started to check other videos on your channel.
Thanks ❤
I'm definitely going to do this - thank you!
Love this video! so thorough and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
So glad!
Very well explained,especially the basics. Thank you for a simply ‘sweet’ video without any ‘nakhraas’..😊
This has been a most outrageously informative video! Just whoa! You kept me interested and entertained, the editing was fantastic, and everything you shared was completely useful, thank you so very much for putting your time into it!
Wow, thanks!
Disciplined and well organised and please keep making videos .
Wow thank you for sharing this...I always thought composting needs a large space and that would be a problem to me, no space .
I am so happy, by tomorrow I am so excited to start my organic fertilizer in a bin/pail . Thanks again by the way, I like your garden...your style....cleaned and well organized . Amazing 🥰
Yes it's clean and well organised
Tq….. do u know I’m just listening did not even think to skip …peaceful presents…u r genuine..sure I vl do it as u guided..
Love the aspect of food gardening U have inspired me thank you❤🙏🏽
I'm so glad! Thank you :)
Very informative and lovely presentation!
This was so so helpful! Thank you soooo much, God bless!!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey... yes you did motivate and I started this morning on my 1st compost bucket 😊 Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!
Wonderful!
Love your video on bucket composting.This is probably the best,most informative,well explained account I have seen.I do bucket compost,but mine comes out rather smelly,clingy and crumbly.However I do use it,but I tend to put it under my garden soil and plant over it for best results.This method seems to work for me.Thanks for your tips. ❤
Yea thats also a big space saver
Ofcourse you just inspired me. Thanks for this brilliant inteoduction on creating Compost 😊
This video is encorags & motivates home gardners . Good luck in yiur future projects !.
Thank you for this information! You answered all of my questions about composting in urban environments-- the smell, the bugs, etc.
Glad it was helpful!
very helpful and with details needed thank you
Hey! This video was posted 8 months ago, and I was wondering if you have any updates or things you do differently now. You can tell I am still hesitant to start, even though I have already started to collect eggshells and coffee grounds :D From everything I watched online, I clicked with your video the most. From the delivery of the information to breaking down the suggestions. Thanks!
Very useful and thorough information about composing ❤ thanks for sharing
Really besy video... Easy to understand and learn... Thank you sister
Come across such a wonderful channel👍keep growing and helping us in gardening 😊
I love this video. Your knowledge is incredible. Also you are so soft spoken. Mesmerizing.
Wow, thank you! :)
Thank you. I have watched many videos on this, So many I became discouraged. You explain everything so well and answered all of my questions. I now how the confidence to give it a try. So happy I found you!
Glad it was helpful!
You definitely motivated me and am sure many more.
She has such a gentle voice ❤
Great video on composting! 🌿♻ Easy to follow and super helpful for beginners like me. Loved the practical tips and clear visuals. Excited to start composting and make a positive impact.
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Thank you so much for this video. So informative!!!
wow very practical and wonderful frank explanation mam.
Thank you.Very well explained...been wanting to compost for a while but haven't realized I could just start in small portion😊
Thank you :)