Water Water Everywhere?

Well we are still waiting for the monsoons and our compost piles are suffering from the heat. Until the weather cools a little you should be watering your piles every day so they do not dry out. When the rains start it would be a good idea to take the coverings off your bins and let the rain thoroughly soak them.

If your bins get soggy (don't we all wish we had this problem!) you can always add some brown material and let them dry out a little before resuming your normal watering routine.

Today I was watering my bins after neglecting them for a few days and because they had become so dry a mouse family had taken up residence. Mom and cute little baby vacated very quickly but I'm sure they will be back if I do not keep on top of the watering.