In article , ajr
writes
Good afternoon,

I bought a composter about a month ago, and filled it as per instructions
found on a few gardening sites, as well as following tips on the Newsgroup
archive.

As far as I am aware I've followed 'best prctice' - a good mix of peelings,
cuttings from the garden, as well as some grass (not too much!), a bit of
cardboard and some mature to activate the mixture.

The problem that I have is that nothing appears to be happening. Is this
due to one of the following?

1. It's too cold this time of year for the process to start?

Yes. It will compost very slowly at this time of year. Just add to it as
the stuff slowly settles and don't worry. The top bit won't rot - you
need to dig down to get to the rotted stuff. have a look in April and
see what you've got then.

2. I should be using a different activator?

Activator speeds things up but isn't necessary.



--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm