Starting a compost heap - any advice

[ConstantlyCold]

So I bought a small basic wooden compost bin.

I’ve set it up on bare soil and shoved it 4 bags of raw horse manure. I’m planning to add cuttings from plants and potato peelings to it.
I have a lawn should I be adding the cuttings to it too. I have a vague memory of it making very wet slimy compost.

How long does it take for cuttings to become compost?

Don’t put teabags in!! Most teabags contain plastic (some of the big brands have pledged to become plastic free by next year) so you will need to split the teabag open to get to the tea leaves.

My teabags have rotted down fine, for years....

Mine too...