Compost

I am sure that my sister is the only one reading this, but like I said... this is my "to do list" to get me inspired and motivated. Carson and I are going to start a garden this week so I have decided I better take that one extra step and start a compost. I am SUPER EXCITED about this! I have been researching the best way to go about it and boy, it is easy! I am not sure why I have not done this before. Compost bins can be really spendy so I am going to make my own. I researched online different ways people have made theirs and decided to make this one.

Materials Needed:

· Large trash can with lid that locks on
· Platform of some sort (I used a wooden plant stand on wheels)
· Screws (to attach platform to trash can)
· Drill with large drill bit

Directions:

1. Using your drill, make holes along the sides of your trash can, as well as on the lid and on the bottom of the trash can. Our trash can turned composting bin has approximately 20 – 25 holes total.

2. Again using your drill, attach the platform to the bottom of your bin. Make sure that you do not cover up the holes that you have made on the bottom of the bin. (Or, if you need to, just drill a few more holes in the bottom.) This platform will help to allow drainage from the composting bin, as well as to save the grass underneath your bin.

3. Collect some of the items on the approved list, and start composting!

4. Every couple of days, go out to the yard and put your trash can on its side. Roll it around the yard for a couple of minutes.

5. Add more items from the approved list, as you produce them.

6. When desired, use the rich, dark soil that has been produced!

Awesome, right?!?

I also want to make my own laundry detergent. I found some recipes and now have to decide which one I am going to try. I will let you know how that goes.