chris and i have been lusting after the vermicomposting tray systems we have seen various places (a la this), but i didn't want to spend a shitload of money on it. so we decided to make our own!
step 1: find the proper container. this thing is PERFECT - the trays snap together, and you can move the bottom tray up to the top once the compost in it is done.
step 2: safety first!
step 3: dremel large holes in the bottom of each tray.
step 4: cut wire to fit the bottom of each tray.
"it's like i'm in prison!"
step 5: vacuum the bits of plastic up off every surface in kitchen (including us).
step 6: take break to watch colts lose fabulously in the playoffs.
step 7: drill holes to string wire bottoms into each tray (and freak the cat out with power tools).
step 8: string the wire through.
the trays are ready for... the worms!
and there they are - one tiny, sweet little ball of worms.
i heard reggae sung in hebrew today! and you know what? i liked it.
i also like this: "sleepyhead," passion pit.
and packing tape room design is pretty cool:
other things i like: TODAY. i like today. i spent the morning at the bloomington handmade market spending way too much money and the afternoon driving around town in the cold, clear sunshine with a good, good friend, chatting away, buying toilet paper and chocolate, and generally enjoying the world. AND i now am the proud owner of an electric blanket. time for snuggles!
speaking of snuggly, i finished a new hat on a whim. i needed some instant gratification, and this was almost too instant. i started it one night, finished it the next.
other things i like: my new worm bin. they turn my food into magical, plant-nourishing worm poop!
my healthy army of green plants:
metal tree leaves: did i mention we took our first big trip out to north carolina?
life-sized chess pieces: the horse was my favorite.
plants that eat meat:
flowers pretending to be globes:
weddings of dear girls and boys:
trees with gigantic leaves: i would like to read in a hammock under this tree every day.
blooming flowers in october:
the west end wine bar in chapel hill and this fantastic painting, which watched over us as we sipped:
adventures in crockpot cooking: butternut squash and pinto bean chili! YUM.
tonight, creamy potato stew is on the menu for the people:
and fresh fruits and veggies are on the menu for the wormies!
and, of course, in a list of things i like, let's not forget chris:
