Rebuilding the Compost Bin - Part 2

Over the last several days, my husband has rebuilt the compost bin with most of the work being done today.  Some of the wood from the old compost bin was re-usable, but while the old bin only had cedar 4x4 posts, this one is mostly made of cedar and a lot of it from our own property. After the old bin was taken down, the concrete pad was swept clean so that rebuilding could begin.

First, my husband put up the corner posts and tied them together at the tops and bottom

Then he was able to start attaching the sides.

All of the posts and the bottom boards are of cedar this time so the bin should last at least another 20 years.

Then strips were added to the front centre post and the back wall so that divider boards could be put in place.  Boards can be slid into place at the front or removed as needed.

While this was being done, the power went out on our island.  Luckily, my husband collects, re-furbishes and uses antique hand tools, so while he screwed the boards in place with a portable drill, he was able to cut the boards with one of his collectible handsaws!  And so was able to finish the compost bin.

Then finally, I pitched the unfinished compost in the right hand bin, putting the least composted on the bottom and topping with mostly finished compost.  It's filled with red wiggler and ordinary earthworms.  It won't take long to become gold!  Tomorrow I'll put the screened compost in the left hand bin ready to add in the garden when needed.  I'll certainly pay attention to the back of the new bin just in case those sneaky cedar trees decide to try their luck again!