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LkdcIn these troubled times, here's a rare piece of good news! The city government in Washington DC has set up locked bins around the city where residents can leave food scraps for composting! These bins are so much more convenient than the once-a-week collections of food scraps at farmers markets. They are available 24/7, and there are several in each ward.Please do NOT throw anything in the bins that isn't compostable. Note that green-tinted produce bags from local grocery stores are NOT compostable. Also NOT compostable are produce stickers. For a full list of composting dos and don'ts, a map of the bins, and the code to open the bins, see <a href="https://zerowaste.dc.gov/FoodWasteDropOff" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://zerowaste.dc.gov/FoodWasteDropOff</a>Be warned that using the bins requires two good arms and normal adult height. It's disappointing that the city didn't choose a design that would be usable by people of more body types. Still, these bins are a step in the right direction!A note for faraway readers: These bins were installed by the CITY government of Washington DC, which is separate from the federal government. However, Republicans in Congress like to meddle in city affairs, and there has been talk recently about eliminating the District of Columbia's elected city government and replacing it with an administrator chosen by the Republicans. Local people are horrified by this prospect. The composting program is one example of what's at stake. It doesn't seem likely that the Republicans, if they eliminated the city government, would continue the new drop-off program for food scraps. One reason that DC residents want statehood is so we will have protection against threats to eliminate our elected city government. Although not perfect, the city government does some good work.<a href="https://dmv.community/tags/composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#composting</a> <a href="https://dmv.community/tags/WashingtonDC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WashingtonDC</a> <a href="https://dmv.community/tags/GoodNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GoodNews</a>

Colin PurringtonDug up some weeds today at the plot and left them to desiccate on a bucket for a few days (some have extensive roots). I like to display them, in part, as a lesson to other weeds that might be thinking about germinating (just don't). In a few days I'll slide them into the nearby pit of despair for eventual burial. <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/GrowYourOwn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GrowYourOwn</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#garden</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/allotment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#allotment</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/weeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#weeds</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#composting</a>

rooftopjaxx<a href="https://kolektiva.social/@witchescauldron" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@witchescauldron</a> You don't feel the concept of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PicksAndShovels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PicksAndShovels</a> isn't at all, one teensy tiny little bit, analogous to your <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#composting</a> fetish then?

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DuarteCA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DuarteCA</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunityGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CommunityGarden</a> to be developed at <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TzeitelParasCaracciPark" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TzeitelParasCaracciPark</a>March 12, 2025"Duarte residents will soon have a new space to grow fresh produce, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the outdoors. Last month, the Duarte City Council approved the development of the Duarte Community Garden at Tzeitel Paras-Caracci Park (2701 Royal Oaks Drive)."'This project exemplifies our dedication to creating <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/sustainable" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sustainable</a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/accessible" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#accessible</a> spaces for our residents,' said Mayor Cesar A. Garcia. 'This garden will not only enhance the beauty of our park but also provide a space where our community can come together, learn, and share in the joy of nature. I am excited to see this project grow and look forward to it becoming a vibrant part of our community.'"The goal of the Duarte Community Garden is to increase <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSovereignty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FoodSovereignty</a> by creating garden plots for community members to grow healthy food, cultivate agricultural literacy with educational programs, gather community by creating a welcoming and accessible garden space, and perform ecosystem services by removing grass, installing a sustainable <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DripIrrigation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DripIrrigation</a> system, building a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NativeHabitatGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NativeHabitatGarden</a>, and collecting <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/compost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#compost</a>."The garden will feature 20 plots and two <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ADAAccessible" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ADAAccessible</a> raised beds, available for rent at $5 per month. Community members can plant edible (excluding smokable) plants and flowers for personal, noncommercial use. It will include a storage shed with garden tools, an irrigation system promoting sustainable practices, and ADA-accessible decomposed granite pathways."The garden will be run in partnership with Food Exploration and Discovery (<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodEd" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FoodEd</a>), a nonprofit organization that collaborates with San Gabriel Valley communities to create edible education sites and provide programs on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ecosystem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ecosystem</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/stewardship" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#stewardship</a>, healthy living, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/environmental" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#environmental</a> innovation, and entrepreneurship. "Food Ed’s educational model will support gardeners of all skill levels, providing supplies and plants for beginners while experienced gardeners can use their own resources. The garden will also offer picnic benches for community <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/gatherings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gatherings</a> and host educational programs on topics like <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/VegetableGardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#VegetableGardening</a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#composting</a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DroughtTolerant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DroughtTolerant</a> landscaping, and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SoilHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SoilHealth</a>."As the lead on this grant project, Food Ed will be responsible for building the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DuarteCommunityGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DuarteCommunityGarden</a>. This includes overseeing site construction, collecting infrastructure bids, contractor management, program management, community engagement and workshops/events, processing plot holder applications, plant and soil replenishment, above ground irrigation repairs, developing the garden’s webpage and branding and overall garden management through October of 2026."For more information on the Duarte Community Garden, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 357-7931."Source: <a href="https://heysocal.com/2025/03/12/duarte-community-garden-to-be-developed-at-tzeitel-paras-caracci-park/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://heysocal.com/2025/03/12/duarte-community-garden-to-be-developed-at-tzeitel-paras-caracci-park/</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ThirdSpaces" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ThirdSpaces</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunityGardens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CommunityGardens</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FoodSecurity</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BuildingCommunity</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/California" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#California</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarPunk</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Composting</a>

Colin PurringtonWeed pit in my plot at the community garden. After it's full I'll top it off with soil and start another one. Keeps the garden tidy and over time becomes organic fertilizer. I know this is likely boring to most but I've noticed that many of my fellow gardeners throw their garden refuse onto the paths between plots. <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/allotment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#allotment</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/weeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#weeds</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/compost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#compost</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#composting</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#garden</a>

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