Can I compost...
Pine needles and cones?
Yes.
Because they're so tough, pine needles and cones take an age to breakdown: shred them first if you can or just be prepared to wait.
If you have a lot of needles, avoid dumping them in the compost in one thick layer: they can be pretty dense in huge numbers and can cut back the airflow to the heap. Either mix them in with something more air friendly (such as leaves or scrunched up newspaper) or dig them into the heap to avoid layering.
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