We hope that our project will provide a good foundation for planning the Longhouse Garden’s compost site. Our goal has been to research compost in such a way that we understand the basics of the decomposition process as well as different methods and techniques for composting.
We would like to see the current “structure” at the compost site removed and a new one built in its place to facilitate the creation of humus for the whole garden. Based on our research, we think a three-bin structure would be ideal for the size of the garden and the amount of plant material that will be available for starting the pile. Using the Indore method would mean that the pile would decompose quickly without the need for much turning; we think this is also a good choice for the Longhouse Garden.
Continuing care for the plants that grow around the compost site is vert important as well. There are several unique individual plants growing there, such as bald hip rose, stinging nettle, and comfrey. These plants can be cultivated to create more of a habitat around and within the compost site.
