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Composting in Winter: How to Keep Your Pile Active All Year

01

What Actually Happens to Compost in Cold Weather

Here's what surprised me when I first started composting through winter: a frozen pile isn't a dead pile.

02

Insulate to Hold the Heat In

The single most useful thing you can do is trap whatever warmth the pile generates.

03

Keep Feeding It All Winter

You can absolutely keep adding kitchen scraps through the coldest weeks.

04

Managing Moisture and Balance

Winter throws off your usual green-to-brown ratio.

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