Growing Chili Peppers or Other Gardening in the Fall and Winter

Composting

You can absolutely compost in the winter. Since heat is the largest factor in converting your compostable materials into compost, the process will slow in the winter but it can be done. Build your insulated compost cans by drilling small holes in larger plastic garbage cans for air ventilation. Keep them in full sun as you would your spring compost pile. Be sure to turn them to expedite the process, to allow the materials to generate heat. Maintain a solid 50/50 mixture of green and brown materials. Your insulated can won't compost as quickly in winter as in spring or summer, you should ensure the temperature in the can stays above freezing. The materials inside will continue to decompose.