Here at Turtle Rock Farm, we have been composting for some time now.
But it was in a plastic square composter. We never turned it because we couldn’t figure out a way to do it.
We wanted composters that could be turned easily.
So we bought 30 gallon plastic barrels, PVC pipe to go through the middle, wood for a stand, black paint and built our own. It only took a couple of hours!
We are eager to get them filled.
Let us know if you’d like to learn more about building your own composter!
June 12, 2008 at 12:36 pm
I am interested! How is it working out? What kinds of material are you putting in the composter? How many did you build?
June 12, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Hi Karen,
Thanks for your comment. We have built two composters. One to be filling and one curing so we can use it. We use grass clippings, leaves, manure, and kitchen scraps except for meat. You can buy bags of manure if you don’t have any manure available. But you might check for farmers in your area. They may not be using their manure. Happy composting! Ann
September 16, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Can you send me the directions on how to make your own turning compost barrell? Thanks a whole bunch!
Chanda Hiatt
September 20, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Hi Chanda,
We have workshops where you make a composter to take home. But I went on your website and discovered that you are a long way from Oklahoma. I will send you some printed directions that could help via email.
October 17, 2008 at 9:51 pm
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December 11, 2008 at 12:14 am
I think its awesome you guys have a sight on how to produce and perform your own composting . Thanks for the guidance. ~one love
December 12, 2008 at 8:37 am
Thank you for the comment. Composting is such a huge part of organic farming. It’s amazing how it has been ignored for so many years by most farmers. As we are hearing now, microorganisms can live without us, but we can’t live without them. Those trillions of little guys are free farm labor. We need to do all we can to help them.
July 29, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Hello All,
I am most interested in building a turnable composter for home use. If you would be so kind as to send instructions I would be eternally grateful. I love that you are here doing this. I am from California, where they will provide you with composters for free, but here in North Carolina, they charge you hundreds of dollars and don’t offer a break on your utilities for giving them less trash each week. :(