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More Info Compost Bins           Compost Production Materials used in layers   Three compost bins. First bin holds initial raw materials. Preferred Shredded Layered with   rock dust, spread a thin layer of a rock dust blend. (buy as many different types of rock dust as you can and blend them together and use that). Remember, it is trace minerals you want so use lightly. If you cant buy different types of rock dust to blend, try and change the rock dust every year or so, so that you will can a great blend of minerals since not all rock dust are equally as minerally rich in all the minerals while some are dificient in other minerals. Keep in a container, mark it Rock Dust here are some i approve   See my Invisible Gardeners Special Rock Dust/Bacterial Blend manures like cow, horse, rabbit, llama, chicken. all provide nutrients and essiential bacteria.Keep it in a container mark it Manures bacteria see above. Also can be bought as bacterial mixes.Keep it in a container mark it Bacterial here are some I approve See my Invisible Gardeners Special Rock Dust/Bacterial Blend   organic lawn fertilizer with micro bacteria source. Organic Lawn fertilizers come with a variety of beneficials and provide a good nitrogen source to help te compost cook.Keep it in a container mark it Organic Fertilizer for compost here is one I approve Here is an example of an excellent organic lawn fertilizer but also great to add to your compost to increase bacteria Dr Earth 829 40-Pound Organic Super Natural Lawn Fertilizer Adds life to your compost by providing a broad spectrum of beneficial soil microbes plus three mycorrhizae strains as well as a good source of organic nitrogen. Use lightly. 9-3-5   Green material like grass or green leaves Brown materials like dried leaves, other dried materialss some soil coffee grinds are good to add to the layer. Keep in a container and apply a thin layer kitchen waste never add any thing raw to second or third bins shred everything first to speed up the compost process sprinkle a small amount of water in between layers. Andy Lopez Invisible Gardener all rights reserved last updated 02.12.2013