Compost Heap and Assorted Garden Tales
Last spring I "sifted" the previous season's compost and placed the lumps into a pile by my compost bin figuring the lumps would break down during the summer. There was also some old soil that... More »
Last spring I "sifted" the previous season's compost and placed the lumps into a pile by my compost bin figuring the lumps would break down during the summer. There was also some old soil that... More »
Yesterday I worked in the garden for a few hours. Relaxed physical labor. No rush. Enjoying the sun on my skin-the warmth. I turned the compost pile and added fresh dirt. Satisfying work. The rites... More »
One of my usual summer rituals is to spend some time "turning" by compost heaps. In past years I would spend at least 30 minutes a week doing so. This summer I have done very... More »
I have spent a majority of my summer outside in shorts and t-shirts-and no socks. My favorite sandals are all but worn out. I've only worn shoes a couple of times and when I did... More »
My actual garden at home: On Tuesday night I tackled the winter dormant compost heap, sifting through the garden and kitchen waste with a sharp shovel cutting up large chunks of vegetation and turning the... More »
One of the things I like to do on this "earthly plane" is make compost. For some reason I find the transformation of discarded vegetation and kitchen scraps into something very benefical for the garden... More »