My Veggie Heaven

Its a dirty job.

• By MyVeggieHeven
• July 17, 2013
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The compost pile has been needing some attention for awhile now.  I have to admit, it is my least favorite job of gardening.  I would rather weed-AND THAT is sayin’ something! Yet compost is the secret soil ingredient to a bountiful harvest so I have embraced this chore as a necessity.  All of our fall leaves and kitchen scrapes go onto the compost pile and it really pays off.  We have less garbage for pick up and a truly wonderful soil amendment for the garden beds.

So, today it began.  My compost pile is contained by pallets lashed together by plastic zip ties.  Fancy, eh?  I cut open the right side and shoveled the compost over a screen positioned over my wheel barrow.  After sifting 4 loads I added it to a new bed my husband built for me and topped off the place in the garden that I just harvested the garlic from.  I am ready to plant something new there so the soil could us a nutrient boost.

I wish I had the steam to tackle the pile all at once but it is a dang hot day. I imagine an hour or two over the course of a week will get the job done.