“Dry Mulch” Method for Moldies

It’s not really dry; food waste needs water ultimately to break down
BUT here’s a way to minnimize mold risk.

Start with some safe dirt (I’m doing mine in a wheelbarrow and a circle metal thing off the patio.

Lay things on top of the dirt in the sun (to dry) (Like mulchable tea bags, banana peels, potato peels, apple cores, coffee grounds.

Before the first rain, cover each thing with good dirt.

Stir pile once a day. Add more things periodically, let dry, bury, water if no rain.

Repeat.

I have now stopped the mulch pile in the wheelbarrow (carrying on in circle thing) and planted chia and pansies on top and started a fairy garden.

KODAK Digital Still Camera


About Christa Upton

I am a wife and mother of three children ages 11, 14, and 18. I used to be a stay-at-home mom (teaching piano & dance, volunteering, etc). From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or MCS). MCS has had major impact on our family, but the forced time in bed has given me time to write. So far, I have published 4 children's books (2 in e-book format on Kindle, one in Print-on-Demand at CreateSpace, and one printed by a local printer). Sometimes I miss my old life, but I love writing for children!
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