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6/18/19
Re: compost tumbling
Compost status
To all composters in the building,
We talked with some compost expert about our compost having a hard time ripening. An issue can be the sun hitting the bins and causing too much condensation and keeping it too moist for too long (some bacteria won't become active in excess dampness).
As a result we decided to move the bins across from their original location, where there is more shade.
Our bins are not ready to receive new kitchen scraps, but they are happy to be tumbled as often as you can. So, please do it.
Another way to help with the compost is to shred newspaper, brown bags and egg cartons into a bag and leave it by the door with the letter A on it, across from the garbage bins.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
The dirt gang
We talked with some compost expert about our compost having a hard time ripening. An issue can be the sun hitting the bins and causing too much condensation and keeping it too moist for too long (some bacteria won't become active in excess dampness).
As a result we decided to move the bins across from their original location, where there is more shade.
Our bins are not ready to receive new kitchen scraps, but they are happy to be tumbled as often as you can. So, please do it.
Another way to help with the compost is to shred newspaper, brown bags and egg cartons into a bag and leave it by the door with the letter A on it, across from the garbage bins.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
The dirt gang
5/19/19
Mature Compost For All
You'll see two containers: a smaller one with a gray lid and a bigger one with a yellow top.
This compost can be used for:
- our backyard beds
- new annuals to be re-potted
- your home plants
Please feel free to help yourself starting by using the compost in the small container first.
In the meantime please remember to tumble the outdoor compost bins (a large black one and a small green one) and do not add any fresh kitchen scraps or garden clippings to them.
Thank you - Enjoy it!
5/11/19
Getting ready for grilling
Our backyard is grill ready!
I found this article that might interest all "grillers"...
homehacks.co/55-grill-master-bbq-tips
I found this article that might interest all "grillers"...
homehacks.co/55-grill-master-bbq-tips
GARDEN CLEAN UP - UPDATE
On May 4th and May 11th, some elves got downstairs to the back yard. They cleaned, gleaned and put furniture out.
There's still something to do: along the E18th wall of the building there is a bunch of brush that needs to be removed: ie, collected and thrown in a plastic bag. (If you have some more earth friendly option, please speak up!) It won't take long, but it's better done with two/three people.
Soon we'll have some annual flowers to be planted. We'll keep you posted.
If you wan to become active in your backyard garden, please ask/coordinate with like minded people through this blog, or knock at their doors, or print a sign....
There's still something to do: along the E18th wall of the building there is a bunch of brush that needs to be removed: ie, collected and thrown in a plastic bag. (If you have some more earth friendly option, please speak up!) It won't take long, but it's better done with two/three people.
Soon we'll have some annual flowers to be planted. We'll keep you posted.
If you wan to become active in your backyard garden, please ask/coordinate with like minded people through this blog, or knock at their doors, or print a sign....
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