3 years ago, I attended a permaculture class. During which time I learned the Berkley Compost method, but never tried it until just a week ago. The only problem is, it rained hard and I forgot to cover my pile because from what I found out it shouldn't be too wet or else it won't be able to decompose or get hot in the middle of the pile fast enough.
And, you are supposed to turn your pile after the 4th day and then every 2 days. My mother ended up in the hospital, so I didn't get a chance to turn my pile until 9 days had passed.
When I turned the pile, I did see that browning in the middle of the pile that is supposed to happen as the pile decomposes. I guess I am on the right track. I also tried to make sure I did the 2 to 1 ratio of carbon to nitrogen, not exact science, but an estimate.
I'm not sure if my pile was high enough. I think it was supposed to be at about 3 to 4 feet high to allow for it to heat up in the center of the pile. I know I should have taken a picture of it. I don't plan on making a video as I hate to see myself in those.
Anyway, my pile did shrink from it's original size, so I know it's breaking down. I even put some water from the fish tank I have into the pile to add more nitrogen to the pile.
Other than that, I plan on turning my pile today and getting some of that nitrogen on there again.
So, until next time, I'll see you all later.
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