The person who gave me worms for the first go-round has agreed to give me another batch for round 2. I think I know what I did wrong this time after more closely inspecting the bin - they got too dry. I distinctly remember my friend telling me that ignoring my worms was the right thing to do. Apparently, spraying them with water once in a while is a better idea. I found about 20 dried worms in the pain underneath the bin so I'm pretty sure that was the problem. I did scoop the dried worm carcasses back in to the bin so they'll rot and make my compost even more yummy.

I've spent the last few days reading books and magazines about sustainability. I've engaged hubby in a few garden-planning conversations but amazingly, I'm the one with the passion behind it right now. He seems only mildly interested in talking about it. I think he's going to need to be able to see the ground before he gets psyched. I've decided that instead of purchasing a $200 rain barrel, I'm going to look out for some recycled barrel to use. Honey, wine...really anything but oil should work fine. I was up for using rainwater for some of our household use as well, but Bill didn't think that was such a good idea. Give him a few seasons :)

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