I started this container with a three-inch layer of hay, topped with two inches of soil. I added about a dozen earthworms and then a thin layer of grass clippings. Every day, table scraps and veggie trimmings are scattered on the surface, along with green plants pulled from the garden. Occasionally, I add another layer of soil and brown leaves, and continue the process until the container is full. The pile shrinks steadily as the components break down, and I keep adding, replacing the lid to keep it dark and from flooding when it rains.
It is hard to do it wrong; just add layers of brown, green, and non-meat food scraps. Nature and the worms will take care of the process.
After a year, with no other effort, I'll have 50 or 60 kilos of rich plant-friendly compost. Work it into the soil next to a plant, or fill a hole with it to plant a new seedling in.
Oh... you will also have a good supply of worms to start a new batch of compost and to add to your garden.
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