My New Compost Bin

I built a new compost bin to keep things a little neater around here and hopefully for more efficient composting than I have had with wire rings of fencing or loose piles. The cost, with mostly free and "kickin' around"

Check them for garlic breath?

Last fall I planted a 4x8 raised bed with garlic, elephant garlic and shallots. They were growing well and when the hard frost came, I mulched it with straw as recommended and wished it all good luck wintering over.

 After the very cold winter, I removed the mulch (which it turns out I shouldn't have done but not a real big deal) and instead of green stalks