bloominnana's Blog

Caterpillar update
Aug 6, 2007 | 10:15 AM PST
Tags: Leaves substitute? , Caterpillar day #11 , compost help

Today is day #11 in the life of my first chrysalis.  Any day now I should be seeing my first swallowtail emerge that I have known and cared for since he was a baby caterpillar!  There is a total of 5 chrysalis I am currently watching. Sorry no pictures are available since I haven't taken on that project of learning and doing yet.  

My daughter , that was to take pictures, is at the beach for the week with her family.  My grandaughter is 8 and is attending a camp at the NC aquarium this week.  The forecast is for HHH, temps 98-100 degrees with indices at 110-115 degrees and NO rain in the forecast.  To quote the weather forecaster "the hottest week in years".   I pray for the people that their employment requires them to be outside and those of us that just HAVE to get some "dirt therapy".    It seems I have only been able to keep up with the "have-to-do's" lately.  I long to be able to continue planting, weeding, etc. without having  the "glistening" (sweat) look! 

I have recently changed internet service providers and have missed GG.  The time I had been spending on computer has been spent watering.  I have recently purchased a compost bin, SoilSaver, from my local Sam's store for only $42.  Some places have it listed for $70+.   It is made of recycled plastics and is to last for 25 years.  A lot longer than I probably will last!  It was extra easy to put together and is attractive for a compost bin...in my opinion.  I realized how much "valuables" I was putting in my trash for the city to pick up.  I am concerned I may not have enough brown since I have no big trees, therefore no leaves.  Any tips on the composting experience?  Thanks in advance!