What's inside the composting log
- Compost Setup
- What Went In
- Turning & Temperature
- Green or Brown?
- Finished Compost
- Problems & Fixes
- Notes
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All 11 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Log Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Compost Setup
- 5. What Went In
- 6. Turning & Temperature
- 7. Green or Brown?
- 8. Finished Compost
- 9. Problems & Fixes
- 10. Notes
- 11. Thank you page
Who this composting log is for
This log is for home composters turning kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich soil, whether with a backyard bin, a tumbler, a worm bin or a simple heap. It suits beginners wondering why their pile smells, gardeners who want better compost for their beds and families trying to reduce food waste. Composting works best with the right balance of greens and browns, moisture and air, and simple records help you understand your pile and harvest finished compost sooner.
How to use your composting log
Record your bin setup, including type, size and location. Log what you add on the add log, noting greens like food scraps and browns like leaves and cardboard. Record each turning with temperature and moisture. Use the guide page to check what can and cannot go in. Note harvest dates and how you used the finished compost. When problems appear, such as bad smells, flies or a pile that won't heat up, record them with the fix you tried.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadComposting Log questions
Does it explain greens and browns?
Yes. Use the guide page. Look for the "Green or Brown?" page in the 11-page composting log. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Can I record turning and temperature?
Yes. Look for the "Turning & Temperature" page in the 11-page composting log. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Does it help fix smelly compost?
Yes. Use the problems page. Look for the "Compost Setup" and "Finished Compost" pages in the 11-page composting log. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Is the Composting Log really free?
Yes, the Composting Log is completely free for personal use. Download the 11-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Composting Log?
The Composting Log comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 11 pages.
