Compost piles slow down in cold weather, but you can keep adding scraps all winter.
Tips
- Keep adding scraps; they'll break down when it warms up
- Stockpile dry leaves in fall to cover winter scraps
- A larger pile holds heat better
- Insulate with straw bales or leaves around the bin
- Bring worm bins indoors or into a garage that stays above freezing
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