Yesterday I started a new compost "pile". This time I used a combination of just about everything that I have on hand.
Last fall, I mowed a small plot of grass and left it stacked uncovered for the winter. In addition I have watered it well all spring. When I removed the top layers I found that it was wet internally (photo above) but just beginning to break down if at all.
In addition, I collected from two different friends wood lots a good sized sample of leaf and wood based well composted material and leaf litter. In addition, I collected a small amount of composted cattle manure. With these materials I want to formulate a better compost "starter".
These materials were blended and a small amount was placed in the straw cavity, then covered with a layer of the sod and thatch that I am using for vermicomposting in place.
All of this was covered with a fresh layer of kitchen compost and a small amount of wood ash. Evrything was recovered with the top straw layers, well watered, and will be opened in a month to check on the progress it's made...
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