hi all. we have a 31 acre farm in northern virginia where i have been composting in huge piles. these piles include all kinds of grasses, spoiled hay, various animal manures, food and veg scraps, and cut up paper and cardboard. i leave these piles for a year or more, only turning them a few times a year with the tractor. this makes great
compost and i am happy with it.
now i would like to have a small compost tumbler or bin in my garden, something that will take small bits of kitchen, garden, yard, and animal waste. i would like it to compost quickly, be easy to use, easy to empty, and easy to clean.
we could build it ourselves or purchase it. on our farm it is sometimes easier to purchase something than to wait until someone has the time to build what is needed. i was thinking something no bigger than a 55 gallon drum.
my garden is all no til and i have already built up the soil over the years. this is the compost i would add during the garden season rather than bringing large amounts to the garden with the tractor (which is what i do at the beginning and end of garden season).
photos, plans, or suggested styles and brands would be appreciated. i do not have time or energy for a bin system where i need to move or turn the compost on a regular basis. ty:)