[DavidT]

Like ourselves, plants, soil and compost heaps need 3 things for a healthy existance. Warmth, moisture and air. But, not in excess. The ideal compost heap, is a 3ft x 3ft x 3ft wooden cube. It should be filled with equal layers of green then brown materials. when full, it should be turned over regularly to incorporate air and also mix the green/brown components together. Moisture should come solely from the green material. If cold and or wet weather is forecast, the whole should be covered with plastic or old carpet. I am not a fan of the plastic compost bins as they tend to produce a very wet, slimy compost.