Garden myth what do you think about this one? Compost pile.

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Afternoon now in Dougherty Iowa at 1:45 PM 29F(-1.6C) which is our high for today.  I thought it was going to feel warmer out, but we have a south wind so that makes it feel colder because the air is very damp. Clouds are moving in but still see some sunshine.  Enjoy how you can.  Roads are all good, there is still some snow on the side roads so be careful as they are melting it will become slippery.  I have such a fear of that ice and snow.   Enjoy and stay safe.
 
Australia family and friends for their Sunday Feb 8th will have a high today of 82F(28C) and they have 70% of rain.  It is so needed, I hope they get some rain.  Stay dry, stay safe.
 
I am going to post off and on different gardening myths.  Doing one at a time, to make it a quick read for you.  If you don’t agree with these myths let me know. 
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Gardening Myths Busted There’s a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to vegetable gardening. By Amanda MacArthur
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Sometimes, gardening advice gets passed around like gossip. It could be gardening tips from your grandfather on your mother’s side or a neighbor’s anecdotal vegetable garden evidence. It’s easy to hear something a few times, begin to believe it, and then adopt it into your own gardening practice. Here are some gardening myths that I’ve heard passed around and how they are based on misinformation or outdated methods.
Composting smells terrible
Of all the gardening myths out there, this is the one I run into any time I mention composting. “But it’s going to stink up the place!” The truth is, if your compost pile is smelling like anything but earthy dirt, something isn’t right. There are some composting basics that will help you keep your compost pile smelling fresh, like making sure there’s enough oxygen in your pile. Regularly turning your compost incorporates more oxygen allowing for a more even breakdown of organic matter.
Taken from https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/daily/vegetable-gardening/gardening-myths-busted
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365  Beckysgreenhouse.com  Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse