Comments on: Composting at Home: What, Why and How to Compost https://rhythmsofplay.com/composting-with-kids-closing-the-circle/ Art, Crafts, DIY; Raising Creative Outdoor Kids Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:38:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: nell https://rhythmsofplay.com/composting-with-kids-closing-the-circle/#comment-23337 Wed, 29 May 2019 23:54:45 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=2155#comment-23337 In reply to Heather Gonzalez.

That is a brilliant question, Heather. A question that I wish that I knew more of the answers for!

I’m sure that you can compost where it snows, but I’m not sure about all of the details… because I have never composted where it snows.

Air temperature affects the speed of decomposition so the composting process will slow way down when temperatures drop. However, microbes responsible for the breakdown of organic matter can remain active in the compost pile.

The important thing is to make sure that your pile retains heat or stays warm enough, and that it does not get too wet. Cover it with a tarp and ask your local nursery for any tips they have.

I hope that helps, happy composting!!

Nell

]]> By: Heather Gonzalez https://rhythmsofplay.com/composting-with-kids-closing-the-circle/#comment-23328 Wed, 29 May 2019 18:23:23 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=2155#comment-23328 I live where it is cold and snowy about 6 months out of the year. How does that work for composting? Would it still work for us?

]]> By: nell https://rhythmsofplay.com/composting-with-kids-closing-the-circle/#comment-1015 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 04:22:46 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=2155#comment-1015 In reply to Alyssa @ Arts and Crackers.

I totally get it. I know that some homeowners associations have rules. Glad you are pinning for later 🙂

]]> By: Alyssa @ Arts and Crackers https://rhythmsofplay.com/composting-with-kids-closing-the-circle/#comment-980 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:25:50 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=2155#comment-980 This is really neat. We aren’t allowed to do this where we live right now, but I’m pinning for when we move!

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