by Wonder Worman | Nov 17, 2010 | Red Wiggler World
bins surrounded with hay and a construction fence
I am often asked, “Wonder Worman what should I do with my Red Wigglers during the winter?”
Depending on my mood, I may reply…
“Oh, avid composter, don’t fear! You can still feed your Red Wigglers! Just put on your comfy, warm boots and venture out in the beautiful, fluffy white stuff and feed those wigglers. Just make sure you add some soft, colorful leaves to the bins to create a thick layer of natural insulation. You want to keep your babies warm!”
Some days, I can’t stand Central Oregon weather, and I may reply…well, I really wouldn’t say this. It’s kind of rude…but wouldn’t it be fun.
“Oh, whatever, don’t worry about those dreadful, icky, cold, crappy, days. Even though I can’t stand those days, the Red Wigglers don’t mind! Just feed them when you can! They’ll live.”
Actually, that doesn’t sound too bad! I guess I can’t “go there” in my writing. I am too worried I may offend someone. My thoughts are a lot worse, not about the person asking the question. It’s just the weather gets me down.
You can also gather some of your Red Wigglers and start a compost bin in your garage or laundry room, using a plastic container or bucket. The rate at which they consume your scraps will be faster in warmer temperatures.
You can get some info off of my website, and you can also buy worms, too!
Happy wormin’
by Wonder Worman | Nov 16, 2010 | Less in the Landfill, Red Wiggler World, Sidetracks
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Stalk Market provides compostable tableware made with Ingeo
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Elements Naturals makes compostable baby wipes with Ingeo
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Jillson and Roberts uses compostable packing made with Ingeo.
Ingeo (pronounced in-gee-o) keeps popping up in my life and so unexpectedly! I’ve developed an interesting relationship with this silly word but great product!
Ingeo was first introduced to me over the summer when I met with Linda, the owner of Elements Naturals. Her compostable baby wipes are made with Ingeo, a plant based product which is 100% compostable. I was very happy to meet Ingeo and was very impressed by it’s capabilities. I also thought “Ooooooh, Ingeo, you are so soft!”
I didn’t run into Ingeo for quite sometime, until I bought a package of SunChips on Monday of last week. I then thought, “OH, Ingeo, you are so LOUD!, but that’s o.k. you’re good for the planet.”
Four days later, while wrapping a present, I started to undress Ingeo! Ingeo was covering my pretty yellow tissue paper. I then said , “ooooooh, Ingeo, you are sooooo smoooth!”
Then today the unspeakable happened! I had my lips on Ingeo!! While sipping a cup of coffee, I noticed the cup and lid were made with Ingeo.
Hmmmm, I am on the hunt for you Ingeo! Where and when will we meet again?! I can’t believe you had me kiss you without even asking! You are one smooooth operator!
If you’d like to learn more about this smooth, soft, sometimes loud but good for the planet product click here! (And to also see if you, too, may have had or still have a relationship with Ingeo?!)
I am in the process of vermicomposting the SunChips bag, some baby wipes and now the coffe lid and cup! I have to get rid of that evidence!
by Wonder Worman | Nov 13, 2010 | Less in the Landfill, Sidetracks
An empty can which once housed delicious black olives was sitting in the recycling bin before "little a" got her hands on it!
Now it is absolutely gorgeous! Froggers and Polka dots!!
"little a" added her special touch of love
My, lovely, gentle, sweet, kind, father-in-law turned 75 yesterday. “Little a” had made him a few gifts already and was not satisfied. She needed one more! As I was doing my “work stuff”, she was rummaging through the recycling bin under the cabinet. She found a can and decided to make a pen and pencil holder. At first, she was going to cover it with wrapping paper and call it good. I suggested she use the fabric that she bought a few weeks ago. She liked the idea and was off and running to create something special.
She made sure she had all of her supplies.
1) the can
2) some fabric
3) scissors
4) hot glue gun (be so careful with these! ouchy!)
5) a permanent marker
As she was working, I made sure to take pictures. She was recycling!
I was so proud when she gave her grandpa the gift, and he was so honored to have received it! Receiving a home made gift from a child is really special! I was fighting the tears that were building in my eyes as he was opening the gifts from the kids. When he was finished, I scooted to the bathroom and let them flow. I thought I got away undetected, but then there was a knock at the door. Carlos was there and saw that I was crying. He gave me a huge hug. I had to let him know that he has a wonderful, sweet kind dad! I cleaned up my face and headed back to the party! Carlos wasn’t the only one who saw my tears…. (geez, I need to control those things!) My sister-in-law, Patty, was standing there and gave me a hug and whispered in my ear “There’s nothing better than this. This right here is as good as it gets!” I couldn’t agree more! The love from family members is so freakin’ overwhelming sometimes!
