Well, my first blog fizzled out with the cool days of autumn but had not been forgotten. While I would have loved giving daily updates or even weekly updates it just wasn't as exciting when I sat down to write. Well, we can start with an update I suppose......



A month ago I actually used the remnants of my first compost. I planted 10 Coral Snap Hybrid trees and used the compost to provide some additional nutrients as well as assist with moisture control. I am pleased to report that the… Continue

So, Sunday will be the 1st day of week number two on my first compost. It is amazing to watch it change from day to day. The compost bin I built holds quite a bit and day one I filled it to the brim. As the days have past, I have watched it seemingly shrink. When I mix it up whether it is to add some kitchen scraps to the middle or just to give it some air, it seems to be smaller and smaller. It is almost as if it is decomposing faster than I would have ever imagined!



I am hoping to… Continue