I started this bin on December 27, 2025. I took this photo today (March 10, 2026). I used shredded cardboard and shredded leaves for browns, and grass clippings, coffee grounds, and puréed vegetables/fruit scraps for greens. I also started the bin with three large (chopped pumpkins) and three shopping bags full of over ripe avocados for greens. Temperature never got above 125F (51.6C). I am in Southern California (zone 10b) and we have had a warm winter with a few large rain storms. I kept it covered to keep out the rain, and I only watered and turned it once every 2-3 weeks to help redistribute moisture and oxygen. I plan to let it sit for several more months as I have enough compost already to get started with the growing season. This isn’t my first batch of compost, but it was probably the easiest one for me to do. I owe so much to this sub for helping me learn and make the most out of my materials, time, and effort.
by dfhkbeauty
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Looks great. I’m still composting in my geo in from back in November. I’m in 9B and I managed to get mine to heat up for 3 weeks at 160+
But now it’s just at ambient temp I can’t wait to use it because I don’t want to keep driving to the mushroom farm to pick up compost there lol