Things are growing!

Composting 101

So, I'm beginning my composting trial.

The location that the compost pile/bin is placed is very important.

I have mine along the side of our house, which is sheltered from wind.

The Earth Machine Composter is meant to be a "Hot Compost", which if done right, will heat up the contents leading to compost. Hopefully, the composting works, but unfortunately I won't know for about 3-6 months.

If you live in the city of Costa Mesa, they have an amazing program to start composting! For $20, they will give you the Earth Machine composter and kitchen pail. They will even set you up with a worm composter which I have yet to do, but am toying around with the idea.....

http://www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us/recycle-newsletter/one-person-trash.pdf

The kitchen pail is a perfect size which fits under the sink. It has a snap top lid, so it does not smell or attract flies.

Brewing Time!

I have recently ventured into growing Hops. My husband is learning how to brew beer, so I figured eventually we would need to have Hops growing in the backyard. I'm growing the 'Mt. Hood' variety, which I believe is good for Ales and Pilsners.

Hops can also be good for a soothing tea, which pushed me over the edge in deciding to grow them. Any sort of herb that can be used for a soothing tea belongs in my garden.

Coming Together

After a year and a half of dirt and weeds, our yard is finally a yard and ready to enjoy !