Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Apple Surplus

We started a new compost pile for apples this year. Since I've been putting grass clippings into the normal compost pile, it's filled up rather fast. But not to worry, the apples decompose very quickly and by spring they'll be ready to go into the garden soil.

A whole lotta apples.
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9 comments:

  1. Simon30 September, 2009 10:47

    You're like us - you need a cider press.

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  2. Travel30 September, 2009 14:09

    You could invite a pig, the pig would have a feast and speed the transformation into fertalizer.

    DG

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  3. Bill in NH30 September, 2009 14:40

    Travel,

    LOL Your idea would be great were it not for Callie. Can you imagine her displeasure?

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  4. Amanda30 September, 2009 14:44

    From "newsiness", I now understand why you kept on putting off the hedge trimming. That with wood cutting is probably your least favorite chores to tackle.

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  5. islandgirl4ever230 September, 2009 20:24

    I need some pommes for some more pomme desserts... My fav-- compote aux pommes (sans sucre).....

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  6. Evol Kween01 October, 2009 00:55

    Wow, do they get a bit smelly as they decompose?

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  7. Stephen01 October, 2009 02:14

    They do bio-degrade fast... but that is a great deal of un-made cobbeler!!!

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  8. Ur-spo01 October, 2009 06:27

    dear me
    it seems a waste in a way. i am glad you compost.

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  9. wcs01 October, 2009 07:37

    simon, and a still! ;)

    travel, then I'd have to build a pen!

    bill, I bet Callie would enjoy herding it around and having a playmate!

    nadege, I like being done. A good sense of accomplishment. But the initial excitement wears of very quickly!

    leesa, mmmmmm!

    evol, surprisingly, no.

    stephen, oh, we still manage to use a lot of apples in the fall.

    michael, yes, that way they're returned to the garden to nourish our veggies!

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