DIY Saturday

Project #1 today....DIY Composting Bin

After watching the episode of CNN's Morgan Spurlock's "Inside Man" on trash.....

check it out here....
We started thinking about ways to reduce our trash production.  We composted years ago, but got lazy and haven't tried since. Jerry found this idea and we going to give it a shot....All the materials you need are: plastic bin with a good lid, drill and some potting soil (or any kind, I imagine).

First, Elizabeth measured and marked places for our holes to be drilled....

Next, she helped drill the holes....

added the soil...and done!

Now, we will add our food to be composted, and flip the tub every other time to keep a good mixture.  Since it is compact and almost sealed, the tub creates an accelerated rate for the compost to break down. The holes let the rain in, excess drain out, and let the gasses out. We will be ready for our new spring garden project in no time!
Happy Saturday!
M.