Compost Craze

I know what you're thinking, compost is gross and stinky.  However, I have two options that are easy and stink proof. 

Option #1:  Holey Trash Can

First, just go to the store and buy a trash can (costs less than $10) and drill holes all over it.  Then, all you have to do is toss your yard scraps, kitchen scraps and shredded newspaper.  Every once in a while I make sure it's damp and decomposing well.  This was my latest photo taken of the process. 

Imagine what will happen to all those leaves in the fall.  I can just shove them in here and let them work for me all winter until my Springtime Garden is ready.  This is nice because it's outside, no smells and can hold a lot of stuff:) 

Option #2:  Worm Factory

For my birthday my sweet husband got a very romantic Worm Composter.  I was sooo happy.  This may sound terrible but it really is an easy and interesting process.  There are several bins in which are either "working bins" or "ready bins" to go in the garden that is. 
This picture was taken in my basement so it is clear that there is no odor either.  I did have it in the garage but it got too hot this year and the worms weren't happy.  I know it sounds silly but once you get to know your worms, it is obvious when they are thriving or struggling.  I really like having the worms because it is much quicker and super easy to just put your kitchen scraps in the bin once a week or so.  An established Worm Composter will use approximately 1 pound of food scraps a day.  The clever thing about this is it uses scraps and newspaper or even dryer lint.  Isn't that crazy?  I have the bin sitting down by my laundry and cna just toss the dryer lint in there too:)  A good mixture is about 50% scraps and 50% fiber (newspaper, dryer lint, egg cartoons, coffee filters/tea bags, etc.).  Once the worms are established it will only take a couple months for a full bin of amazing compost. 

This is my gorgeous bin ready for the garden.  I just have to find a spot that is worthy of this perfect soil. 

The worms are smart and as soon as the soil is drained of all it's nutrients they move up to the next bin.  Here is a picture of my "working bin."

Just under that newspaper is a ton of worms working hard for me:) 

I understand that this is a bit harder to try and it's not for everyone.  hehe  I love bugs and worms and dirt and not everyone is into this kind of stuff.  If you are a little interested just try the trash can first and go from there!!!!  I love how I'm recycling and reusing the things that would jsut be tossed aside!!!!