When to use compost

by Jennifer Elliott
(Owen Sound Ontario)

Hi Doug,
I have been composting for years and have developed a system in which I apply my compost to the gardens in the fall. Everywhere I look people seem to be talking about applying it in the spring. Is it better to apply in the spring? Do I loose some umph from my compost by applying in the fall?
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
Jennifer

Doug says the absolute best time to apply compost is whenever you have the time and inclination to do the work. There is no "rule" - there is only what works for you. :-)

And yeah, it's pretty funny sometimes when people say there's only one-way to do gardening stuff. :-)