Compost

Ok, February 23rd isn't exactly the best time to work your compost pile. With two little kids and a part time job, one doesn't miss a window of opportunity.

Luckily, only the outside of the compost bin was frozen. I moved most of the last two months of scraps (preserved by frost) into a barrel.

I moved the rest of the partially composted stuff into a bucket. Then I dug out the thawed core of the pile.

While digging I found this supposedly compostable "corn cup" which I'm sure has been in my pile for at least two years. I left it there so I could photograph it again next year when I'm sure it will still resemble a piece of plastic.

I was able to cover the cold frame soil with about 3 inches of pretty nice looking stuff. I'm sure it will come back to life when it warms up in there.

I'm going to go back out and get the rest when it thaws, then rebuild the pile starting with the bucket.