NF writes:

“I used your melon pit, me and the kids call it volcano pit because the soil here in Montverde, FL. Love the books.”

Thank you, N. Those look great.

The melon pit method he’s referring to is covered in my book Compost Everything: The Good Guide to Extreme Composting.

It really works well for pumpkins and melons, allowing you to stretch a small amount of rich material and turn it into piles of fruit.