Finally! I feel like I have so much to catch you all up on. I want to tell you about our great road trip to Montana/Colorodo, tell you about the science projects we have going out on our porch, and tell you many more things you probably don't care to know too (but I'll tell you anyway). HA! I don't think I will be able to tell you about the Montana trip today.
We have three science projects in process out on our porch. Today, I gathered some pictures of the the #2 science project we have going out on the porch, but I'll tell you about #1 science project first. I must say that most of the work on these science projects must be attributed to my diligent and inquisitive husband. B
ut I have assisted some as well (even if a bit skeptically).
The #1 science project we started just doesn't look as pretty, previously stunk very badly, and attracted bugs we didn't know existed in CA! So, I'm sure you are wondering what we have going on out there. We have worms--a worm farm to be exact. They ferociously eat of all the natural waste we go through (peelings, egg shells, stems, ect.) and turn it into beautiful black dirt! We have two plastic containers full of worms and compost. The plastic containers have holes punched out the bottom to drain the "tea" out. This tea makes great fertilizer for our #3 science project-our little herb garden (our infant herb garden is more like it...they're just popping their little heads out of the dirt now)
So, I'm sure you are fascinated right?! You should be. So, if and when you start your own worm farm, make sure to cover your compost with a fresh layer of shredded paper every time you add more compost. Because, if you don't, your whole porch will be infested with fruit flies of the nastiest sort! We found that the shredded paper allows air to get through, but also heads off the bugs. Also, make sure you order enough worms to work through all the waste you will create. If you don't, your neighbors might think that you have a dead animal on your porch! This is how we discovered one takes care of a worm farm with bug and stink problems!
Our #2 science project started with my curiousity and fascination with a tray of really green grass in a local farmers market. The label called "wheat grass" and demanded a ridiculous sum of 2.50 for a 4x4 inch tray. Since I thought it would look cute in a fun container on my window sill, I grabbed the cheaper packet of wheat grass seeds to take home with me.
Back home, Matt planted the grass for me, and researched wheat grass on the internet. We found that it is pretty much a superfood. Once planted it grows like wildfire and then it is juiced and people take shots of it to stay or get healthy!
So, we've come a long ways from just growing just a nifty container of it on our window sill to growing whole trays. We aquired a manual juicer off of craigslist from a local hippy for 20.00. We juice the grass and mix it with orange juice for a super shot after the grass is ready for harvesting. We are still perfecting the whole process. We recently found out you don't even need dirt to grow it, just non-dyed paper towels...
Whew! Well, now I know you all think we're crazy. Better not ever come over or we'll make you drink some wheat grass juice!!!! To be honost, you may be surprised to know that it doesn't taste bad at all, in fact you might like it! It has the same effect on me as a cup of coffee does. Every time I drink a glass one little girl kicks like crazy!
Well, I better get going. I have to figure out how to install a car seat before this baby girl decides it is time to come! I will let you all know when we clear all paths to the hospital. Till then, know I think about each of you and pray for you daily. I love you very much and will hopefully talk to you soon.
(girlie just kicked...I think she loves you too)!
We have three science projects in process out on our porch. Today, I gathered some pictures of the the #2 science project we have going out on the porch, but I'll tell you about #1 science project first. I must say that most of the work on these science projects must be attributed to my diligent and inquisitive husband. B
ut I have assisted some as well (even if a bit skeptically).The #1 science project we started just doesn't look as pretty, previously stunk very badly, and attracted bugs we didn't know existed in CA! So, I'm sure you are wondering what we have going on out there. We have worms--a worm farm to be exact. They ferociously eat of all the natural waste we go through (peelings, egg shells, stems, ect.) and turn it into beautiful black dirt! We have two plastic containers full of worms and compost. The plastic containers have holes punched out the bottom to drain the "tea" out. This tea makes great fertilizer for our #3 science project-our little herb garden (our infant herb garden is more like it...they're just popping their little heads out of the dirt now)
So, I'm sure you are fascinated right?! You should be. So, if and when you start your own worm farm, make sure to cover your compost with a fresh layer of shredded paper every time you add more compost. Because, if you don't, your whole porch will be infested with fruit flies of the nastiest sort! We found that the shredded paper allows air to get through, but also heads off the bugs. Also, make sure you order enough worms to work through all the waste you will create. If you don't, your neighbors might think that you have a dead animal on your porch! This is how we discovered one takes care of a worm farm with bug and stink problems!
Our #2 science project started with my curiousity and fascination with a tray of really green grass in a local farmers market. The label called "wheat grass" and demanded a ridiculous sum of 2.50 for a 4x4 inch tray. Since I thought it would look cute in a fun container on my window sill, I grabbed the cheaper packet of wheat grass seeds to take home with me.
Back home, Matt planted the grass for me, and researched wheat grass on the internet. We found that it is pretty much a superfood. Once planted it grows like wildfire and then it is juiced and people take shots of it to stay or get healthy!
So, we've come a long ways from just growing just a nifty container of it on our window sill to growing whole trays. We aquired a manual juicer off of craigslist from a local hippy for 20.00. We juice the grass and mix it with orange juice for a super shot after the grass is ready for harvesting. We are still perfecting the whole process. We recently found out you don't even need dirt to grow it, just non-dyed paper towels...
Whew! Well, now I know you all think we're crazy. Better not ever come over or we'll make you drink some wheat grass juice!!!! To be honost, you may be surprised to know that it doesn't taste bad at all, in fact you might like it! It has the same effect on me as a cup of coffee does. Every time I drink a glass one little girl kicks like crazy!
Well, I better get going. I have to figure out how to install a car seat before this baby girl decides it is time to come! I will let you all know when we clear all paths to the hospital. Till then, know I think about each of you and pray for you daily. I love you very much and will hopefully talk to you soon.
(girlie just kicked...I think she loves you too)!
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