Step 1: Prepare Your Container
Start with a plastic container (like an old bucket or storage bin). Drill several holes around the sides and bottom—this ensures proper airflow and drainage, both essential for healthy composting.
Step 2: Dig a Hole
Choose a spot in your garden and dig a hole deep enough to hold the container. This in-ground method helps regulate temperature and encourages earthworms to join the party.
Step 3: Add Organic Waste
Fill the container with compostable materials such as fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells, and garden clippings. Avoid meat, dairy, or oily foods.
Step 4: Insert the Container
Lower the filled container into the hole, making sure it sits level with or just below the soil surface. This helps integrate it naturally into your garden bed.
Step 5: Cover with Soil
Sprinkle a layer of garden soil over the compost. This adds beneficial microbes and helps speed up decomposition while keeping odors down and pests away.
Step 6: Water It In
Moisten the contents with water to kickstart microbial activity. Compost should feel like a wrung-out sponge—not too wet, not too dry.
Why This Works
This small, natural composting system breaks down kitchen and garden waste right where your plants need it most. It improves soil health, attracts helpful worms, and reduces the amount of garbage going to landfills.
It’s perfect for home gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, eco-friendly way to recycle organic waste—and it can easily be scaled up or down based on your garden’s size.
