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The compost area on the plot. The compost in the bays will be turned into the daleks to mature. More compost from elsewhere on the plot can then be added to the bays. #Compost #Composting #Mulch #Gardening #Allotment #NoDig

Four pallets and an old section of wooden fence make up two bays for storing compost. One bay is about a third full and the other is two thirds full of homemade compost. Three plastic daleks of compost line the other side of the fence section. One dalek has its lid off to reveal a full container of maturing compost. A 20 year old wheelbarrow and two planters of carrots are in front of the compost bays. One of the plot robins is standing on the back pallet seeing if there are any worms to be had.

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Compost maturing in the pallet bays. I find making compost a very therapeutic process. #Compost #Composting #Gardening #Allotment

Five pallets form three rudimentary bays on an allotment plot. The first bay is full of water butts and bags of wood chip. The other two bays contain compost. Two planters made from an old water butt are also filled with sieved compost and stand in front of one of the compost bays.

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I finally got around to moving the compost pile for the first time in 6 weeks. I started making this compost in December and it’s looking pretty nice. It will make a good mulching compost for some of the beds next spring.

The hot compost has hit the red zone so🤞will continue to stay above 55°C for two more days when it will be turned again. #Compost #Composting #Mulch #GrowYourOwn #Gardening #Allotment

Two piles of home made compost either side of a plum tree on an allotment plot. Beyond the tree is a mini wall of comfrey which will be cut once it has stopped flowering. A selection of lidded dustbins are being used to store tapped water and allow it to chlorinate off. A wheelbarrow is next to the bins. The plot is surrounded by greenery. Trees and a hedge are to one side with trees in the distance. The compost piles are in the shady side of the plot. Sunshine hits the other side.

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A compost thermometer is in the red zone marked hot. The temperature is almost hitting 58°C. Grass and wood shavings make up the outer layer of the compost pile which the thermometer has been placed into.

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