what do you put in the compost bin

[BumbleB]

I understand that it is not a good idea to put spent tomato plants in the compost bin at the end of the season due to precautions against diseases or blight and also seeds. But is it ok to compost the leaves and side shoots from tomato plants? I have a empty compost bag that is full with the leaves and shoots from my plants and I am wondering what is the best use for these.
Any advice welcome please.

[Nickerly]

Wait... everyone seems to have skipped over the fact that some of you are clearly weeing in you compost bins

My bf goes mental and calls me a hobo when he sees me trying to rescue carrot peeling to put in mine. You must all have very understanding other halfs!

[Comfreyfan]

My OH is very obliging! It saves him coming back into the house all the time!

[NOG]

Wait... everyone seems to have skipped over the fact that some of you are clearly weeing in you compost bins

My bf goes mental and calls me a hobo when he sees me trying to rescue carrot peeling to put in mine. You must all have very understanding other halfs!

Just wait till you are stopping at every skip and dragging out all the good stuff for the allotment.

[OllieMartin]

Just wait till you are stopping at every skip and dragging out all the good stuff for the allotment.

Got there...I've got quite a nice collection of bricks now thanks to the skip down the road!

[NOG]

there you go.....next the neighbours will be huming the Steptoe and son music soon.

[OllieMartin]

Anyone know if you can tip beer/cider in the compost?

I know it's a far better idea to drink it, but everytime I have a poker night/party there are always 'beer crimes' (numerous half-finished cans/glasses). Seems a shame to tip them down the sink.

[Dynamo]

Anyone know if you can tip beer/cider in the compost?

I can't see any problem with pouring stale beer or cider onto the heap. In fact it should help the composting process.

[RickinDarwen]

I understand that it is not a good idea to put spent tomato plants in the compost bin at the end of the season due to precautions against diseases or blight and also seeds. But is it ok to compost the leaves and side shoots from tomato plants?

I'd be interested in this also.

[taff]

If they haven't got blight, I put the lot on.After smashing the stalk up a bit. I suffer more from volunteers potato plants [MIL has a heavy hand when peeling]

[NOG]

I always burn my Tom and Potato tops...just to be carefull.

[OllieMartin]

So can you put chili seeds or tops in the compost?
I'm thinking "why not?", but would the hotness (capsaicin) affect other plants?