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Are all the materials in this composter completely vegetarian friendly? Sue McGinn

Question 23

sue mcginn

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

I’m not sure whether to go for little or big pig. I live alone but have a 3 acre garden with plenty of material for composting. I usually would fill a dustbin a week with garden rubbish and 2 small kitchen caddies with food waste. I always have loa...

Question 24

Claire Benbrook

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I have the little pig up and running and on the first batch. I had thought I'd filled it to the half way mark. I couldnt help sneaking a peek after two weeks and notice the contents has totally reduced down to quite a small amount- can I add more to t...

Question 25

Orla

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I’m dithering between the big and little pig composters. I live alone so kitchen waste is relatively low, (about 25 litres per month), but I have quite a big garden (0.5 acres) and would have plenty coming out of it in future. Which would you su...

Question 26

Amy Judge

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can I put my dog poop into it?

Question 27

Gosia

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I have just received my composter. But the center foam divider has gaps all around so the contents from one compartment can seep into the other. This can't be by design?

Question 28

John

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Does the Joraform Compost Tumbler take raw food as well as cooked food?

Question 29

Y McEvoy

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

We are thinking of buying the Joraform. We have small garden, and so not much garden waste at times. Would partly-composted material from our dalek-style bin be a fair substitude?

Question 30

Frances Darcy

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Does the Hotbin need to be in a sunny spot? Will it work less efficiently if it is in the shade? Thanks.

Question 31

Ann Weafer

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

I am finding the use of 'little pig' somewhat difficult. We are a two person household so the amount of household waste is small. I supplement this with some garden waste, brown and white paper, cardboard from centre of toilet rolls, egg cartons, egg shel...

Question 32

Moira Lonergan

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

i got my hotbin during the cold spell and the temperature has hovered at about 60 or a little above. should i stop adding material to get the temperature up to 80 (per the instructions) and just wait or keep adding and mixing material in? I have added the...

Question 33

Rosaleen Killian

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I'm having trouble with fruit flies developing in my hot bin - what can I do to get rid of the little buggers!

Question 34

RH

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, Niall.We purchased a Jora composter JK270 and using it for the past year. On one side of the composter, we have a nearly done batch but the compost contains a large group of grapefruit sized balls.I break the balls up and it seems like compost, bu...

Question 35

Brian Donovan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

What happends when we ran out of the bulking material? What would be the ideal alternative? Also, we having issues with the temperature. After a month is stuck at 30-35 degrees and we have lots of flies and larvae, is that normal?Thank you.

Question 36

Carlos

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Can we compost those compostable coffee cups and lids I these hot bins?

Question 37

Mary FitzGerald

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

I want to buy a rubber mat to put underneath it when it arrives. What size sould the mat be?

Question 38

Geraldine Powell

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Does the jk270 compost egg shells and if so how long do they take to break down.

Question 39

Michael Crowther

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

When removing the compost from the bottom of the bin, does the flap open out just on the level, or can it open out lower than that, or can it be removed? The area where I propose placing it has a step and I could place the bin next to the step. If the fla...

Question 40

Judith Langfield

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Can I put in the compost from last years hanging baskets and will this be then good enough for next summers plants

Question 41

Anthony

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, trying to repair a lawn after some paving work. Some areas require lifting up approx. 2". Would this be suitable? Should I use some sand first?

Question 42

Jason Winfield

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 43

Marcella

Does the Big Pig need to be place in a sunny location?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Can this be used as a top dressing on existing lawn to level out imperfections and get a better finish?

Question 44

Eoin Evans

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 45

Larry Reynolds

Hi, a strange question I know but do you actually need garden waste, grass, leaves etc, to make compost? We have very little garden waste apart from autumn but want to compost kitchen waste. Thank you

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I'm currently looking to plant a lawn on ground that has become very compressed due to heavy machinery that was working on the site. I'm planning on loosening up the top layer of the hard pan and want to spread soil on top this and then plant grass se...

Question 46

Cathy

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Lawn Screened Topsoil 1 Tonne with 20% Horticultural Sand

Question 47

Sara

Hi, I bout a "big pig" last November and I've been feeding it and turning it regularly. I've tried to be careful about adding plenty of brown materials including stable sweepings (paper and manure) in an attempt to kick start eth heating proces...

Asked 8 years ago 0 answers

Is this pump powerful enough to manage your water blade planter on my 6x6pond? Also Dermuid promised me a reduction when I purchase this can you let me know how much I will pay RegardsLorraine

Question 48

Lorraine bowers

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Blagdon Inpond 5 in 1 3000 Pond Pump, Filter and UV Kit

Question 49

Mary

What di I have to add to the composting waste??? Sawdust and wood pellets are mentioned

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer