Hose holder for compost pile

 Here is a cool thing I made the other day while turning the compost pile. It's always a task to try and turn the heavy compost pile while at the same time trying to wet down the material. I found a extra 1.5" bracket and a screw and decided to screw just one end of the bracket into the wood arbor over the compost pile. It was quite simple and now I am able to turn the hose on, hang the hose on this bracket and have it spray gently over the pile while I turn it. So far it has been a real time saver! 

Alfalfa tea in 5 gallon bucket

Here is my 5 gallon bucket of alfalfa tea. Just add water and let it brew without a lid for up to 10-12 days. I will use mine before day 8 because of our high temps.

Raised garden beds in Arizona update - November 6th, 2010

Some fresh picked jalapeno peppers from our raised garden

Take a look at these fresh picked jalapeno peppers from our raised garden!

We used these fresh jalapeno peppers in our pumkin seeds recipe.

Lettuce seeds sprouting already!

Noticed today that we have a ton of our lettuce seeds sprouting and breaking through to see the sun! Only a few days and these guys are already growing strong. I'll have a photo or two to show everyone tomorrow.