Pile update

The pile was turned today with some fresh grass clippings added.  Most of the ingredients have composted very nicely and are a rich black.  There are still some pine needles but they are very small.  My raised beds are going to get a lovely dressing after harvest.

On the subject of the Red Wigglers, they went into the compost pile a couple of weeks ago.  Too many flies and fruit flies and stink for my taste.  I tried to cover the holes with screen but nothing helped.  I'm sure they will all have a great life and enhanced the compost in their small way.