Hi Lavie, I can't wait to see your blue ternate. I still remember when you suggested it. I started reading more about it and today just saw a beautiful dessert that Anggrek Lestari made with it. Can I tag you for the garden journal challenge?
The composting was a trial and error. We used to have an open compost pit when we were living in the middle of the rice fields but a baby snake and toads decided to make it their home. Imagine my horror every time I had to throw vegetable scraps there. I made loud sounds to alert whoever was there that someone was coming. When the toads were there, I assumed the snake was away.
The open-pit compost in the Philippines wasn't as good as using the Orocans - tall plastic bins with cover. It kept the cockroaches and rodents away. It would be cool to do a worm tunnel one day but I haven't tried it yet. So far there are large earthworms (almost snake-like in size) living below the raised beds.
It's great to hear your blue ternate is producing abundantly. Thank you and cheers to more blue pea tea flowers! Happy gardening!