Thus far 2014 has been COLD, period. Snow, arctic winds, sub-zero days, polar vortex. But this Wisconsin, right? We all acknowledge by living here that it gets cold in the winter, and we all appreciate that we don't live in North Dakota (cuz it's stupid cold there...). However, it is surprising to me, someone growing up in the snow belt, how unaccustomed to snow the average Milwaukeean is. We have had snow on the ground since early November, but it's not like we've had a ton...it just hasn't melted. I think the most we have gotten in one snowfall this winter has been 8 inches. But it seems like every time we are in for 3-5 inches, the weather men make it sound like the entire city is going to shut down, weird. Now don't get me wrong, -25 is a different story. When it's sub-zero I want nothing more than to curl up in my flannel sheets and watch netflix.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Worms!
Jeremy and I FINIALLY got our worm bin up and running. It hasn't diverted too much of our veggie waste yet, as worms can only eat so quickly, but it is a start.
Growing up my family composted. It wasn't the most sophisticated composting system (a heap in a garden plot not being used) but it got the job done. We successfully diverted perfecty good fruit and veggie waste and added nutrients back into our garden.
It wasn't until college that I realized that composting (and recycling) wasn't something everyone did. Nor did I realize how much "trash" one person can make.
At our old place on 17th street we recycled, and I would take out compostables to work with me (a perk of working on a farm). Our new place still has recycling, but sadly nearly all our compostables have gone straight into the trash. We are planning to build a bin as soon as it warms up, but until then we'll keep feeding our worms. 
Growing up my family composted. It wasn't the most sophisticated composting system (a heap in a garden plot not being used) but it got the job done. We successfully diverted perfecty good fruit and veggie waste and added nutrients back into our garden.
It wasn't until college that I realized that composting (and recycling) wasn't something everyone did. Nor did I realize how much "trash" one person can make.
At our old place on 17th street we recycled, and I would take out compostables to work with me (a perk of working on a farm). Our new place still has recycling, but sadly nearly all our compostables have gone straight into the trash. We are planning to build a bin as soon as it warms up, but until then we'll keep feeding our worms.
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