tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563044146669210685.post2646329066844215231..comments2023-11-16T00:34:54.252-08:00Comments on Sea Mist and Sunsets: Pondering the Health of the Palouse SoilSea Mist and Sunsetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11145552653267448443noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563044146669210685.post-86311783763965151852010-07-04T12:37:55.288-07:002010-07-04T12:37:55.288-07:00Teresa,
Thanks so much. I really like that photo t...Teresa,<br />Thanks so much. I really like that photo too. Made me want to thank the farmer for placing his tractor tracks where he/she did. Simplicity is one of my favorite things and that trip to the east side of the state provided a lot of it. Certainly a contrast to all that garbage in the photo below. <br />Hugs,<br />ChrisSea Mist and Sunsetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145552653267448443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563044146669210685.post-57699914671249106402010-07-04T12:33:03.881-07:002010-07-04T12:33:03.881-07:00Kittie,
Thanks so much. There are a couple of stag...Kittie,<br />Thanks so much. There are a couple of stages of the composting process I left out. One is actually the final process; moving it on to smaller (still big) bins and turning it until it becomes refined, dark and loamy. Every stage allows for air circulation.<br /><br />Also, the watering process in the building comes from ceiling sprinklers. When I walked in they were putting out a fine and constant mist. <br /><br />It's one thing to see our leaves and light yard debris break down pretty quickly. These centers take on huge volumes of tree limbs etc as well. That can be done at home too, but not without a good deal of time, or using the machines that grind limbs and branches which triggers the whole noise pollution discussion. <br /><br />The driveway is showing progress! Day two begins a BIT more slowly than day one. Aging weekend yard warriors tend to drag a bit on day two. <br /><br />Yesterday was bulk cutting, mostly by my husband while I worked on raking, trimming, etc. Today is shape pruning in addition to tall cutting. One of us driving the truck while the other stands in the back cutting as high as tiptoes will allow. Wild hazelnut bushes grow here and can take over in one season if not controlled. Some are a good 15-20 ft tall prior to pruning. No nuts, but lots of wispy branches. Long wispy branches...no match for the weight of snow when it shows up.<br /><br />While I'm out there, I'll be thinking of you in Europe and imagining the sights. Happy travels Kittie!<br />Hugs,<br />ChrisSea Mist and Sunsetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145552653267448443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563044146669210685.post-32501960822853570322010-07-02T20:20:39.983-07:002010-07-02T20:20:39.983-07:00Your top photo is incredible, beauty in simplicity...Your top photo is incredible, beauty in simplicity.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563044146669210685.post-66389574931111140792010-07-02T00:34:33.789-07:002010-07-02T00:34:33.789-07:00Hey, Chris, great seeing you up on the screen. I ...Hey, Chris, great seeing you up on the screen. I really enjoyed your photos as I had sometimes wondered how that worked, especially how the compost is watered down. Our planet needs every ounce of help it can get. Hope you got your driveway finished. Hub and I are in Europe until August. Have an hpMini for a bit of blogging.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.com