May 21, 2003

Compost heap

Turned the compost heap again. Plenty of worms, but all near the top of the heap. Does this mean it's too wet? Too dry? Not mixed up enough? Will the worms get smothered by the weight of the pile when I turn it over?

I need a compost reference! Currently I'm just doing the "heap it up and turn it over from time to time" method. We have enough rainfall here that I don't think I have to worry about it drying out.

Posted by Katy at May 21, 2003 07:36 PM
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http://www.cfe.cornell.edu/compost/worms/basics.html

http://www.cals.cornell.edu/dept/compost/slideshow/home.slide.html

http://www.cfe.cornell.edu/wmi/Compost/TorC.html

Posted by: Janet at May 25, 2003 05:54 PM

The Good Life is an excellent book that thoroughly covers gardening, composting, and self-sufficiency. It is a modern day Walden, but also a terrific reference.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805209700
http://www.goodlife.org/

Posted by: jeff at June 10, 2003 02:41 PM