There are a few ways to go about this. The two main methods are by using a compost tumbler or building an enclosure for your compost pile. Compost tumblers are nice for keeping your food waste out of sight, away from critters, and cuts down on odors. They are good for people that live in close proximity to their neighbors, that are looking to compost on a small scale, and won’t be adding a ton of yard waste. We sell compost tumblers here at Hsu Growing Supply, so stop by if you’re looking to get started! The other option, an open compost pile, is good for people that are creating a larger amount of food and yard waste. It can be done by building a three sided enclosure out of wood or metal fencing that allows for good airflow. You can add your browns and greens right into it and the compost will do its thing. It requires you to turn it occasionally so that everything gets a chance to be in the middle of the pile to decompose evenly, but this can be done easily with a pitchfork or shovel. Depending on what you’re putting into it, how much moisture the mixture has, and the amount of direct sunlight it gets, you can have garden-ready compost in two to ten weeks, depending on how closely resembling soil you want your compost to be. Both of these options are great for anyone looking to reduce the amount of food waste they send to the landfill or wanting to add more organic matter to their lawn or garden.