Originally Posted by kris anthem um

Firstly, well done sounds as if u been busy.ur first question is easy.all types of manure will promote the breakdown of your green waste,just layer ur manure thinly amongst ur pile not too much, ur manure is precious!
Food scraps are fine,provided u don't use meat,just cut it up a bit to speed process up and remember that a variety of different size materials will break down quicker than all the same stuff such as all grass clippings..in a few weeks or months depending on temperatures u should have a pile of something that smells like the forrest floor....good luck