Compost glob
I am a new composter. I have a small barrel type that can be rotated. It is a little better than half full. I have added shredded paper and kitchen waste and water. Now it is a wet glob. what should I do? Rissa
Risa ,
add some leaves , I guess its fall for you in Maine just like here in the UK ,so that should be no trouble and also a couple of spades of soil .
the leaves will help dry the mix a little ,and the soil will have the bugs worms ,and bacteria to start the composting process.
Give it a good turn every few days ,don't expect a fast break down as temperatures are dropping now .
Do have a look at the compost mix sticky at the top of this section ,plenty of ideas there , my guess is too much water and paper.
You could also add some twiggy bits to help break up the texture and let the air in ! I like to add thin willow twigs ,they break down fairly fast and I have a plentiful supply from next doors weeping willow.
add some leaves , I guess its fall for you in Maine just like here in the UK ,so that should be no trouble and also a couple of spades of soil .
the leaves will help dry the mix a little ,and the soil will have the bugs worms ,and bacteria to start the composting process.
Give it a good turn every few days ,don't expect a fast break down as temperatures are dropping now .
Do have a look at the compost mix sticky at the top of this section ,plenty of ideas there , my guess is too much water and paper.
You could also add some twiggy bits to help break up the texture and let the air in ! I like to add thin willow twigs ,they break down fairly fast and I have a plentiful supply from next doors weeping willow.
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