Here
is a great way to start composting - with a composting bin!
Narberth Greens regularly receives inquiries about composting bins
and rain barrels. For those still in need, Helen Peachy from Master
Gardeners will be ordering the composting bins in bulk (and maybe
rain barrels too) if there is enough demand. Check out
this link for more about
composting in the Narberth Greens Energy Challenge!
From Helen:
"The Master Gardeners of Montgomery has been providing composting
education to various groups for a number of years in cooperation
with a program funded by the State of Pa and the DEP in
cooperation with the Penn State Extension office. Up until
now we have been able to get 100 free bins to dispense to Mont. Co.
residents. However, the free bin program may be discontinued
due to funding cuts.
We would be able to order bins in bulk for a cost of $35 each.
There is also a rain barrel that the company makes that we
could buy in bulk for $65.
The products are made by a Canadian company called Norsemen.
The bin is called the Earth Machine and the rain barrel is
called the Sistern. You can google them to have a look at
their products.
They would be delivered in late May, 2010. Master Gardeners could
provide composting education at no cost for those interested in
buying the bins and or rain barrels.
We will be placing the bulk order October 1. If you are
interested we would need your money prior to this date.
Please contact Helen Peachey at
peacheyh@mail.med.upenn.edu or at 610-664-0478 for more
information."
