Composting question

I was scouting the internet about tips and tricks for composting, found a lot but it is quite contradictory.

The only thing I understand is that you shouldn't put too much of one thing on it and that no cooked veg should go in there either.

Anyone any tips? My grandma always put some powdery stuff on that she bought from the farmer centre but I have no idea what it was and no one in the family does.

Thanks for your help.

 

There are 2 types of compost heap with different requirements. 'Hot' compost heaps are apparently more difficult to maintain, I've haven't had one .
The ordinary system is much easier. As you say, most things in moderation. Stuff like grass cuttings can make it slimy in excess. You can keep shredded paper, sawdust, and shredded tree and bush clippings to add in summer when there's such a lot of grass. Other good additives are hutch clearings from rabbits or guinea pigs, and cat litter [fuller's earth or wood pellet types-check container].
I use Garotta, a powder sold in most garden centres to help the process but if you have a good mix and turn it you shouldn't need it.
Cooked food can be recycled for the garden using wormeries or Bokashi- here's 2 sites of the many dealing with both systems:-

http://www.recycleworks.co.uk/cgi-bin/store/RCYstore.cgi?user_action=detail&catalogno=EM-Bucket

http://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/life/compostfaqs/index.lasso?-session=shopper:522E394802f4a1BF50MmY191E96E

They are bit expensive to buy starting equipment, but both work well.

 

Be very careful putting any kitchen waste on it, it can encourage rats and they can pop out on ya when you least expect it, it's happened to our friend and she had to get rid of it completely.

 

thanks ever so much for that, websites really good too.

am so glad I found this website!!!

 

The website that I found most useful (and I got free compost bins) was www.compost-it.org.uk

You only get free compost bins if your council has signed up to it.