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We don't have to pay for our green bin, thankfully. I do have a hot bin (a Green Johanna), but I'm a bit cautious about what I put in there as I'm new to composting and would rather have small amounts of good quality compost than dump everything in and have it go wrong.
Based on my experience last year, I've decided to not try and compost the following: woody prunings (too slow to break down), perennial weeds (might not break down effectively, and thus could reinfect my garden), certain food waste such as avocado stones (also very slow to break down - assuming they don't sprout!) and raw potatoes (they seem to like it in my compost bin and look healthier than when I threw them in!).
I probably need my hot bin to get hotter, but it's all a learning experience!
Based on my experience last year, I've decided to not try and compost the following: woody prunings (too slow to break down), perennial weeds (might not break down effectively, and thus could reinfect my garden), certain food waste such as avocado stones (also very slow to break down - assuming they don't sprout!) and raw potatoes (they seem to like it in my compost bin and look healthier than when I threw them in!).
I probably need my hot bin to get hotter, but it's all a learning experience!
How much veg and wildlife can I pack into a 6m x 8m garden in suburban Cambridge? Let’s find out! 
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