Turn Compost Once with Less Effort, what turning means and why it can help

I seek to clear some air between the many versions you see about turning heaps. Likewise my new Compost book does this https://shop.charlesdowding.co.uk/products/compost-transform-waste-into-new-life It explains why so many composting statements are not true, and has much background information for more understandings. Here you see the ergonomics of turning. How to turn a heap more easily, efficiently, and enjoyably! JUST ONCE! I find no benefit from extra turns, because I'm not looking for 100% perfect looking Compost. I explain this in the video. I find that turning a fascinating job, and with fascinating finds. As you see. More info on my website https://www.charlesdowding.co.uk/resources/compost And in my online No Dig course https://shop.charlesdowding.co.uk/products/no-dig-gardening-online-course 00:00 Intro - turning a heap 01:03 A heap finished 5 weeks ago 01:30 Covering heaps 02:22 When to turn, ideally! 02:53 Profile of heap 03:42 Adding woodchip as final layer 04:24 Method of turning, and an unexpected find! 05:37 Using a compost/manure fork 06:59 Drainage pipe to allow air into heap 09:30 Age of compost 09:58 Turning, not always necessary 10:31 Mix of dry and wet 10:59 Benefits of turning 11:30 A useful tool 13:34 Misunderstandings, eg solid sides, adding weed roots 14:06 Rats Filmed by Carly Dutton-Edwards 20th September 2024 at Homeacres no dig garden, Somerset, UK. Music by: @rorydinwoodiemusic IG: rorydinwoodiemusic You can join this channel by paying a monthly fee, to support our work with helping gardeners grow better, and to receive monthly videos made only for members: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1J6siDdmhwah7q0O2WJBg/join #compost #composting #compostlife #nodig #nodiggardening