Composting all Year

When first starting a compost you need to add soil and leafy greens to get the decomposition started. It is also important to chop up bigger items (watermelon rids and corn cobs) so that they decompose faster. You also want to stir your compost often, stirring will add oxygen to the compost and help the decomposition process. You can also cover your food scraps with old leaves and soil to add carbon and reduce odor. 

Composting each season-

Spring- when people start their compost, add soil and greens to start your compost. 

Summer- Stir your compost frequently and add leaves. Add water if the compost looks dry.

Fall- When your compost can be harvested! Clean out the compost and use the new soil in a garden.

Winter- Because of the cold temperatures your compost will decompose slower. Let the compost fill because as soon as spring comes decomposition will begin again.