Composting

I have been a bit over run with kitchen waste, my sister saves hers for me. I cannot bear to think of it going to the landfill sites when it makes such a lovely soil conditioner and mulch. So, a few weeks ago, I asked my nephew if he uses all of the compost bins he has on his allotment and he said he didn't , so he gave me one of them.
This morning I drilled some 3/4" holes in the bottom and placed it not too far from my very full, existing one, then started adding the kitchen waste, some pet hair from groomings, some fresh duck poo that Mr&Mrs Mallard keep leaving on the paths, grass and patio, some torn up egg cartons and some pelleted chicken manure, oh and some hedgehog poo!
Now all I need is the worms to find it! I've watered around the compost bin with saved rainwater from my waterbutt, to encouraged them up into the bin.
The other bin is going to have a rest and in a few months' time I will tip it out, seive it and use around the garden. Then let the other one 'rest' and start all over again.
I really prefer what I call the 'New Zealand' type of bins, double or treble but, I'm sure the neighbours would think it unsightly! When I finally get a patch at the unofficial allotments on the estate, I will build one there.
Because I didn't start on the patch offered to me, someone else took it over but, Nev says it's full of mares' tail weed and they haven't dug it all out, so who'll be sorry there then? I've been offered a patch at the side of Nevs' plot, so will be up there soon to make a start on clearing it. Watch this space! LOL!