Turning the Compost on Earth Day

Everything that I have read about "rapid composting" says that you should "turn" your compost every few days. I think that means shovel it out of the bin and then shovel it back into the bin (given that you only have one bin.)  So, in observance of Earth Day (April 22, 2019), I have done that.

Shovel it out.

Shovel it back.

Getting a workout in addition to helping to save the Earth.

It's working!

My compost heap is up to 109 degrees.  For the first time, it seems to be working as intended.