[harrylee]

Saw this article, thought I would share it.........

Composting At Home | US EPA

Benefits and instructions about how to compost at home.

www.epa.gov

 

[harrylee]

Being in Canada with it's climate, I have never been able to get any heat in my compost bin or pile. It freezes solid in the winter. Anyone else able to get heat out of theirs?

 

[Bud B.]

I have watched Charles Dowding on YT use tarps over his compost piles. He lives in a cold climate so I guess he needs the extra warmth that a tarp or cover can provide.
I do know that having a good ratio of greens to browns makes a huge difference in the heat of the pile and rather quickly too. I would suspect that in a very cold climate it would be a bit of a time suck to maintain that proper ratio to keep a pile from freezing.
Bud

 

[harrylee]

And another composting article to get us through thsi winter........C'mon spring.....

Composting 101

Recycling food and other organic waste into compost provides a range of environmental benefits, including improving soil health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, recycling nutrients, and mitigating the impact of droughts.

www.nrdc.org

 

[harrylee]

Saw this YouTube. At least someone here in Canada is getting some heat in their pile.....

 

[harrylee]

And another one......