Take composting to the next level our with hot composting guides. Learn how to manage organic materials, microorganisms, and temperature for the best results.
Have you struggled to get your compost heap hot before? Chances are you have missed one of the five keys to successful hot composting. Or quite possibly you’ve become disheartened after listening to instructions to turn your heap every other day, or build a huge pile. (As Joseph Jenkins noted in The Humanure Handbook, the …
The Five Rules to Successful Hot Composting (or How Anyone Can Hot Compost) Read More »
When I started this post, I thought about calling it something like 17 ways to get your compost hot. But in reality, when you build a compost heap, you (mostly) don’t provide the heat. Instead, you provide the conditions for heat to be generated. (I say mostly because you can help kick-start compost bins through …
17 Effective Ways to Insulate Your Compost Heap or Bin Read More »
My first compost thermometer came with my HotBin and proved to be a lot of fun. For the first time, I was able to accurately measure temperature – and realize that sometimes my compost was hot enough to cook in! But for me, the real value of a compost thermometer is as a learning tool. …
If you’ve constructed your compost heap well, it won’t be long before it starts heating up. And if you’re like me in my early days, curiosity will soon start to gnaw at you. What’s the temperature? Is it too cool or too hot? When do you need to turn it? What happens if I add …
Compost Thermometer Guide: All You Need for Temperature Perfection Read More »
Hot composting is fun. The first time you feel the heat coming off your compost, or when you insert a thermometer and realise you could bake a potato in it, can be quite exciting! However, hot composting does need (a little) skill and, depending on the method you use, more effort. It can also be …
Hot v. Cold Composting: Which Method Is Right For You? Read More »
I first heard of the HotBin several years ago, when I was discussing gardening with the owner of the local convenience store. Chris is a keen gardener, and in-season grows nearly all the veg he sells his village shop. Chris is a keen gardener, and in-season grows nearly all the veg he sells in his …