Mixing the Pile

It’s been roughly a week and a half since the first layers of compost were placed so I decided to turn the pile. I talked to an acquaintance a couple days ago about how often a pile should be mixed. She replied with about a week to a week and half. She has been composting for a couple of years now so I trusted her judgment. The pile has grown to about five times as big since a week ago. Ideally, the bin will be full and healthy by winter so the heat generating from the pile will sustain the worms throughout the winter. The progress has generated optimism for me. The top layer is dried leaves which will control the smell. More to follow…