Paper shreddings and veg peelings

I don't suppose there are many gardeners with compost heaps and a paper shredder who don't add the contents to their heaps or bins. Obviously it mixes in and decomposes much faster when shredded, although you will need to take some precautions in a trench to avoid them blowing away.

I thought I would dig my trench then add the above in sections and cover with the topsoil as I go along (if it ever stops raining and dries up a bit). Just had a go with my paper shredder and, apart from the extension cable not working (thought it was my shredder for a minute just like my new PC speakers) but now got a 21 litre basket full, and lots more to go.

I add my egg boxes (the thick paper mache type) to my compost heap.  Pulled into small pieces and soaked in water for ten mins or so before adding to the heap.

You should get some horse, or better still, male cattle manure to put on top of them .....