I have this composter that was left on the property when we moved in. I realize August probably is not the ideal time to start composting in Canada BUT I’d love to put it to use. I do not have a lot of experience composting. I mostly just do vermiculture with worms. I’d love to put it to work though! It has likely not been used in 5+ years other than to dump grass clippings in occasionally as the perennial beds were in disarray when we moved in 2 summers ago. Right now it is very dry and is made up mostly of last years grass clippings, old soil and an ant colony. Please help!
by acute_blonde
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No need to overthink it. Toss your organic waste in there and let it do its thing. Ideally more browns than greens, and keep it damp. Mix occasionally. That’s it really. Avoid meat and dairy for now, but basically everything else is good to go. Don’t stress about how hot it is or anything. I mean, you can if you want to, but it’s not necessary. Just make a pile of stuff and nature will take care of the rest.
Stock up on dead leaves on the autumn for a great source of browns.
PEE ON IT