How I Make HEAPS of Compost in My Backyard (Feat. Chickens)

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Download my FREE 32-page Garden Design Workbook: https://benstrong.com.au/designforabundance Want support with your food garden? https://benstrong.com.au/garden-strategy-sessions Want to know how to make compost at scale without it becoming a full-time job? I walk you through my low-effort, high-yield backyard compost system that helps me produce enough nutient-rich compost to sustain our vegetable garden year-round. From sourcing materials like wood chips and coffee grounds to leveraging our chickens' tireless work ethic and harnessing heat, this episode covers everything you need to know to scale up your compost production with minimal effort and cost. Plus my game-changing tool that's taken my compost to the next level. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Follow my channel for more on homesteading, vegetable gardening, sustainable living and building self-sufficiency. 00:00 - Introduction: Making Heaps of Compost with Minimal Effort 00:40 - My Backyard Compost System Overview (Compost Bays & Area) 01:24 - Sourcing Bulk Materials: Waste Streams (Wood Chips & Coffee Grounds) 02:18 - Composting With Chickens: Their Role and Benefit 03:38 - Building a Compost Pile vs. Cold Composting 03:59 - The Heat Factor: Hot Compost Explained 05:12 - Turning Your Compost Pile: Frequency & Timing 06:14 - Sifting Compost: My Game-Changing Tool 07:41 - Summary: My Compost System Tips 08:13 - Conclusion: Thanks for Watching #Compost #GardeningTips #SustainableLiving #BackyardGarden #OrganicGardening #Permaculture