For some time now, Jeanine has been after me to set up a system for composting our food waste. This morning, I found time to assemble a dual-chamber barrel composter that will reside on the south side of our house. We will combine sawdust from my workshop with organic waste to make rich compost. This is the first time we are trying the barrel method and I hope to report on a successful outcome in a few months.

Our Rhododendrons are in full bloom now treating us to a sea of color each time we traverse our driveway.