Compost Day!

Things are progressing well at the compost heap!  Everything is growing except the spinach which might be growing, but I can't tell what is weeds and what is spinach.  Our peas are flourishing, but might need some TLC tonight as the temperature reaches freezing.

I built a fire pit in the back yard so that I could burn some of the dead dogwood trees I've been cutting down. 

Then I started dealing with the compost.  My empty raised bed garden has been empty for way too long, so I put a layer of dirt (from the fire pit project), a layer of leaves, and covered it with the rest of the compost that has been decomposing for a couple of years now (a lot of worms made the trip as well!).

And then I built a new compost bin inspired by James & Becca at Little Green Bees.  I declare today, "Compost Day!"

I am enjoying doing this in the fall/winter, but I have been thinking lately about the spring/summer crops (squash, tomatoes, cucumber, etc.) and looking forward to growing those as well.

Everyone stay warm this holiday season.  Find a cozy fire to sit in front of . . .