Science in Action

So last weekend when it was 75 and NOT snowing in April, Josh built a 3 bin composter. It is a design that we had seen at the Seattle Tilth and our local library where they have a community garden. It is cool cause it keeps the compost separated and aerated and helps you keep track of how long the pile has been "cooking". Once your pile is 3' square, you let it sit for 30 days and then turn it into the next bin. By the time the last cycle is over you should have lovely compost ready for your garden. It is faster than a worm bin and can accept more volume and variety of organic matter. I have peas, spinach, endive, romaine, onions, garlic, carrots, beans and strawberries going so far though it is early for some of them and hopefully our compost will keep them growing strong all summer.

In other news, Eli and I made our first trek to the Seattle Science Center this past week with our friends Elle and Avery. Eli enjoyed the wooden helicopter and being able to sit in the driver's seat and push buttons that make the lights turn on. We tried going to the planetarium for a slide show of the solar system but he made it clear that he preferred the helicopter and a snack instead.