Mid-Summer Compost Bin Decomposition - August 2024

I haven't gotten around to turning our compost bins this Summer.  But, that hasn't slowed down the natural decomposition that is taking place back there.  The last time that I looked at the bins was in Spring - March 2024 - when they were full from Fall and Winter scraps and weeds.  Since then, I piled on A LOT of things - Spring cleanup, cuttings from grasses, a bunch of turf/soil from various excavations/edgings.  And, lots of weeds - including a HUGE pile of tall Pokeweed.  

The heat of Summer, combined with time has yielded some natural compression and decomposition.  Have a look (below) at the current state of the three bins.  

Compost bins - three-bin setup - in Summer Heat

 Do I need to turn these over?  Yes.  Will I get to it before Fall?  I'm not sure.  

But, as of now, I don't have room for Fall leaves.  So, that...will end up being the forcing factor. 

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