Compost and timing

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So at lunchtime I dumped my trashcan of compost. Other than a few long weeds which had not broken down, it does look kind of nice in a composty way. It smells nice and earthy. It was funny to see some pieces of food hadn't broken down at all, including some green romaine shreds I tossed in there two days ago and covered. Still bright green and not the least wilty. Maybe I should keep it out there.

I had been collecting coffee grounds from the office, but hadn't added those for a while. I read last night that they pack a nitrogen punch, so I re-layered, adding the bunch of shredded mail I had put in a pop-up laundry hamper, some coffee grounds, and the existing compost which was now maybe a bit too moist on the bottom from yesterday's watering.

I may go to the wire setup, and use the garbage can as a container in which to grow fingerling potatoes. That way Edgar's effort making the holes won't have been wasted.