What are the best composting techniques to speed up decomposition in my tumbler?
As a passionate advocate for urban agriculture, I’ve recently started using a compost tumbler in my community garden project, but I've found the decomposition process to be slower than I'd anticipated. We're eager to produce rich compost to enhance our soil health and support our community initiative, but I want to make sure we’re doing it efficiently. I've experimented with varying material sizes and ratios, but the process still seems sluggish. I've heard about various techniques that can expedite decomposition, like adding certain microorganisms or adjusting aeration practices. What strategies or approaches have you found effective for speeding up the composting process in tumblers? I’m looking for advanced tips and tricks that can make a real difference in our compost quality and turnaround time!