[Arrowhead1952]

Yes, compost piles create a lot of heat and ash looking areas. Grass is one of the most noticeable for the gray ashy areas. You can find that in any large hay pile in the fields if it rains.

I have mine in and old 65 gallon trash bin that someone left at an abandoned worksite. I cut a hole in the bottom just big enough for a square point shovel and take a few shovels full out the bottom and throw it on the top.

Just use enough water to keep it going now and keep turning it on a regular basis. Every two - three days is plenty. I toss leftover veggie stuff from the kitchen in too.

[Red_Devil 232]

Thanks.

Another question about composting and I hope you or someone can help. I have another compost pile that I started last year and have been tending. This was a nice big pile but has dwindled because I used quite a bit of it to till into my garden soil. This is beautiful stuff ... quite black ... earthy smell and lots of "Rolly Polly" bugs, earth worms and some nasty grubs! This pile is producing some heat but nothing compared to the new pile.

Is it done? By "done" I am asking should I just use this compost as it is or mix in some of the new pile into it and see if it starts cooking again?