Compost Discussion Thread (Merged Threads)

nikib_3

ow long have you had it, it takes quite a while to get going

Jolanta_Nowak

Since the summer.

two_sheds_2

It doesn't necessarily need to heat up (stuff will rot down eventually anyway)
And it won't at this time of year anyway; but will rot down real quick in a sunny spot in the summertime. For more info, have a look at www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine (if I'm allowed to post that)

nodwah

Try a big dollup of horse manure?

wilkies5

:jWe left ours for a whole year...and crikey was it ripe!
I shovelled it all out onto the garden a few weeks ago and it's really good stuff.

be patient....it will be worth it.

Jolanta_Nowak

Thanks to everyone.

chunkymunky_3

any old allotmenter will tell you the same thing, urine is one of the best compost activators going, and no im not making it up,

alanobrien

Late in the year definately isnt a good time to start one. Same holds true with wormeries but just wait until spring, it will start to work quite quickly.

Quaint1

Do you have a Starbucks coffee shop nearby? If so, it might be worth popping in and seeing if they have bags of used coffee grounds - they are not suitable for reuse as coffee but are fine for composts (and are bagged up for that purpose) if you can find the bags, they are usually free!
Au Res.,
Paul

jannyannie

Hi

I had a bin that was very slow starting. I put worms in there last year. Am really pleased with the result. Also you try covering with a bit of old carpet to keep it warm.:A