Sunday, May 24, 2009

Black Gold

No, not oil. I am going to start a compost heap. I've been reading up on it and like the idea of putting less stuff into a landfill and making the garden healthier for our veggies. Kristen said she'd help me with it and it will reside at my folks' house in "the back 40". We have procured two sides for it by foraging for pallets. We need a third one to make the third side. It'll be open in the front.
I currently have a bucket of "stuff" in my kitchen sink. It's rice that was old from the fridge, plus veggie scraps from last nights chili and some other stuff. I need to get a bucket with a lid to keep on the deck.
My compost book also has a section about keeping a worm bin, so I may do that, too. I know, I'm a freak.
Oh, chickens are also on my list. They are on my manana list. (I know how to get Norwegian letters, but where do I find a tilde?)

4 comments:

Kristen said...

As soon as I saw the title, I knew this post was about composting. Wormies!!

MJ said...

Remember you said you'd help me!

Kristen said...

Ok, where is the next blog entry? Share with the world!

Btw, here's how to add an ñ. Go to Accessories->System Tools and open Character map. Select the ñ then copy and paste!

MJ said...

The next blog entry is coming. Compost and chickens!