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Off The Grid Living: Hassle-Free Winter Composting For Any Region
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Hassle-Free Winter Composting For Any Region
Written by: Kristen Duever Survival Gardening
Image source: EvolutionOfAGardener
Winter composting shouldn’t be a hassle. There are many easy ways to create and maintain usable compost year-round, and winter composting actually has several advantages.
It produces fertilizer for spring planting, so there is no rush to the garden center to pick up compost. Outdoor bins can handle more compost than indoor bins or containers. Winter composting can also act as a secondary heat source for a greenhouse or cold frame. Produce added to compost in the winter decomposes more slowly, and though it may freeze it will thaw, and this continual process breaks down organic fibers. This is how winter temperatures actually help gardeners with the composting.
There are two very important things to remember when deciding to compost over the winter: 1) Be prepared, and, 2) control moisture.
In preparation for winter composting, remember to maintain a balance of nitrogen-based (green) and carbon-based (brown) products. Green scraps usually come from the kitchen in the form of vegetables and other food. Brown scraps would be considered leaves, straw and other plant debris. It is recommended to bag leaves and store them in a dry place. You can then add the brown product to the green when needed. More brown than green is the best balance.
Moisture control is essential in having a successful winter compost. Pile systems can prove difficult in this respect, because rain can soak into the ground and get sucked up by the compost, making it too wet. To combat this, make sure the pile is covered and secured well.
Composting leaves
Not only can you compost food scraps, but you can also compost leaves on their own. Usually this type of composting is used to mix with soil as an organic additive. To do this, gather your leaves into a desired place, being around four feet in diameter, and three feet deep. Place a plastic sheet on top and weigh down the edges with any suitable heavy objects. In about five months, the leaves will be all brown, dark and crinkly. This dark pile of leaves shows it is ready to be used…..MORE HERE
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