Have a question about starting a

[NHMickey]

compost pile. In my side yard is where my main garden is and I wanted to start the pile not to far away. What I was wondering is should I put it so close? Will it smell to much? Should I put it over in a darker corner of the yard and just wheel it over when i need it?

 

[amid chaos]

Compost needs warmth, water and turning. So, I suggest putting it in the sun. It won't smell if you put ONLY organic material in it. May I suggest 2 compost piles? One to start, one to turn it in to and back and then start another one while your original cooks.

 

[NHMickey]

Thank you... I found a spot near the garden to make it... Now to remember ORGANIC ONLY!!!

 

[amid chaos]

Grass clippings, chopped leaves and any organic material from your kitchen. remember to turn it.

 

[Rafiki Rafiki Rafiki]

Could you give me some ideas for organic stuff from the kitchen?

 

[amid chaos]

Any fresh vegetable or fruit. Peels form oranges, egg shells, stalks from brocolli, onion skin, carrot peels, potato skins, apple cores...etc.