Kick Your Compost into High Gear - Active Batch Thermal Composting

Active Batch Thermal composting (or hot composting) is next-level composting. Christy Wilhelmi of Gardenerd shows you how to reach high temperatures that kill diseases and weed seeds every time, and build a biologically active compost pile. Don't forget to watch Part 2 of this series: Turning the Pile - https://youtu.be/yL552ZAguJE Whether you’re new to gardening or a garden nerd veteran, there’s a place for you at Gardenerd.com. Find resources at https://gardenerd.com/blog Join the mailing list for gardening tips and upcoming classes: https://gardenerd.com/signup/ Consider becoming a Patreon Subscriber to support the free info we provide on this channel and at Gardenerd.com: https://www.patreon.com/gardenerd Order Christy's novel, Garden Variety: https://gardenerd.com/product/garden-variety-a-novel-autographed-copy/ (Spanish translation available wherever books are sold) Check out our Online Courses: https://learning.gardenerd.com/ Get your copy of High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening: https://gardenerd.com/product/high-yield-small-space-organic-gardening/ Grab a copy of "Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden": https://gardenerd.com/mini-fruit-garden/ Follow Gardenerd on social media: Blueksy: https://bsky.app/profile/gardenerd1.bsky.social Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gardenerd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenerd1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardenerd.com Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gardenerd1