Bin Left Outside During Freezing Winter Months
by Corinne
(New York City)
Hi Pauly,
I'm new to composting and began with the intent to create and manage an indoor bin, as I live in a city apartment. However, shortly after starting my bin I needed to move it out to my fire escape due to smells and bugs.
It seems to be going pretty well since I placed it outside a few months ago, but I'm worried about what will happen in the cold winter months. Can the worms survive freezing outdoor temperatures? Do they hibernate like goldfish in a frozen pond? Will the decomposition heat insulate the worms enough to keep them unfrozen and alive?
If I need to bring the bin indoors, can I fight the bugs and smells by not adding any new food scraps and just leaving them in the castings and dry bedding?