Turned the compost heap outside-in for the second time. Temperature in the centre varied from 50-55C. Added a litre of nitrous nettle juice in two doses to boost the temp. Hydrophobic dirt (dust, initially) now holding some water. Patches of whitish mould in a couple areas where fibrous material clumped up, also a couple patches of dry material. Added water to the bottom few layers as I built it up (formerly 'outside' material). Soaked the outside of heap with a spray when it was built. No bad smells, starting to break down all materials. Covered the heap with tarps on the windward side. So far, going better than I'd expected.
Planted seeds into toilet roll seedling containers - lettuce, strawberry, leek and dill.
Planted corn and beans into gaps into previously dug rows.
Moved orange daisy and hollyhocks seedlings into small cutting pots.
Moved five native shrub cuttings from cool frame into small pots.
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