I bought my house last year and now that I have the space I am learning gardening for the first time. The previous owners left behind their full compost bin. The house sat empty for at least one year before we moved in and I don't know when the compost bin was last tended to before then or what is inside.

I am filling some new raised garden beds but don't have my own compost made to add. Did I strike compost gold or should the contents be tossed?

by Potent_Placebo

4 Comments

  1. esefbaddie

    Most likely safe. Worried about something in particular?

  2. First thing is to stir it. Then add some additional material. Many here advocate for substance P depending on how moist it is.

  3. No compost is owner specific. It won’t break down if a new person throws in scraps. /s

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