As is the case with most gardening activities in our climate, composting takes a bit of a pause for the winter, but it doesn’t have to. Most of the biological processes that help convert our yard, garden and kitchen waste to usable compost, slow down significantly. From the worms and the bugs that help turn over and break down large particles, to the microbes that facilitate much of the conversion of waste to a usable soil amendment, if given the right environment, even during the winter, they can maintain a level of activity suitable enough for composting.
Follow these tips: https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/10-tips-winter-composting/
Vermicomposting, or composting with worms is another viable option for composting in the winter time. Make a bin, tuck it under the kitchen sink or maybe in the basement. Here’s easy to follow instructions: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/vermicomposting_a_smart_winter_compost_option
