Allan Matthews said:

Last month I built a raised garden and after reading this ng decided
to make some compost. I went to a local business and got four
discarded pallets, stood them upright and wired the corners so I have
a bin about 5 feet square and 3 1/2 feet high. Yesterday I got four
bales of moldy hay that was left in the field last year. Put about 6
inches in the bottom of the bin then started mowing lawn and bagging
clippings. I moistened the hay then layered grass clippings and moldy
hay until the bin was full. Grass was also moist..Appreciate any
suggestions.

Uh -- that pile sounds like it is short of high-carbon material and will be
stinking soon. I'd knock down the pallets, then mix in some wood chips
and shredded paper right away. (Maybe 10% by volume wood chips,
10% paper.) Mix it up and *then* fork it into the bin. Layering is for
lasagna.

If you are interested, email me for instructions on hot, batch composting.
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Pat in Plymouth MI

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