Plus, some outdoor fun with the boys.
I have always been curious about compost and the benefits of it. I have bought some and used it in the garden before, and I can tell you it is most definitely beneficial for growth in the garden. I thought it must not be difficult to do on my own; why not give it a try?
As it turns out, it is a little more complex, but you have to start somewhere. I collected dead leaves, old twigs, old wood shavings and a little dirt at the base. Then, I started to add my leftover scraps. From everything that I've read, keeping the compost moist and not soaking wet is essential in keeping the smell to a minimum. Well, my bin that I used was getting soaked in the rain. I wasn't thinking about that when I placed it behind the chicken coop on the tree line. So, after adding more to the bin, my plans are to take cardboard scraps and create layers between the compost to soak in some of the moisture as it breaks down itself.
After looking up ways to make compost, I found this to be my easiest option with the storage bin. All I did was poke holes throughout the bin and made sure to have a lid. Like I stated before, it needs to be moist, not soaking wet. So, don't do what I did and poke holes in the lid. Now, I just make sure to cover it with a tarp. If you're curious about more, this is the blog post I read before starting mine: How to Make a DIY Compost Bin.
In our latest video, before we start the compost bin, you can see us doing some arts and crafts at the kitchen table. I had mentioned this in my last Wilson Home Updates post and how I sometimes tape down wax paper for the boys to create whatever they want while not making such a huge mess... Well, this was not one of those times. We completely went freestyle on the arts and crafts, and the boys ended up with paint all over their faces, which is fine. They're only little once. It's nothing the outdoor hose can't fix!
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