Nick Maclaren wrote:

Well, my experience is "no". Yes, compost them, by all means, but
make a separate bin. They take so long to break down that they are
a real pain in a more general cycle - and I compost 1/2" woody
prunings! What I would do is to have a bin of primarily conifer
stuff, with some kitchen waste well mixed in, and ensure that it is
kept damp and aerated. When it eventually breaks down, it will be
the ideal material for using for lime-hating plants.

However, as with most aspects of composting, all of the methods work!
It is very, very hard to get irredeemiably wrong!


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

In general, I would agree. Conifer prunings do take a lot longer than other
ingredients. However, I've had excellent success with them when I've
shredded the prunings and mixed them with grass clippings. Composted this
way, they have taken no longer than the other ingredients to rot down. I
also add as much recycled beer as I can produce.