Is anything spookier than local stories of unexplainable creatures spotted not that far from here? These stories of Bigfoot, Mothman, or the Loch Ness Monster (all Cryptids) become legends. But these stories, and maybe a fuzzy photo or a footprint in the mud, are the only proof of their existence.
Could we live among animals not identified by science? Or is
it just fun folklore? More importantly, could any of these Cryptids teach us
something about composting? To find out, I crept into the Ohio wilderness late
one night to observe Ohio’s own Sasquatch species- the Ohio Grassman in his
natural habitat. I was thoroughly impressed by Grassman’s compost pile building
skills (or maybe he was building his winter shelter, hard to say).
Unfortunately, I forgot to take any actual photos, but my
friend Amanda created this sketch that should help you visualize.
Like most Bigfoot sub-species, the Ohio Grassman prefers
life in the wild, which gives him ample access to natural materials for
building a compost pile. Here are the top tips I gleaned:
1.
Make your pile big enough to actually break
down. You can see from this sketch that his pile is at least 3 ft. x 3 ft. x
3ft. This builds up enough material to really start the composting process.
2.
No need for a bin. When you have space, and
limited neighbors, a
pile often works better than a plastic bin. Just make sure you are covering
any food scraps with ample leaves (or dried grass).
3. Layer your browns and greens. Grassman knows you need one part “green” stuff to three parts “brown” stuff for the perfect balance.
If you love Halloween and Composting as much as me, check
out our past spooky-season posts:
Compost
Like the Grim Reaper
Creature Feature: How to Create a Rat Unfriendly Pile
Did the Boogeyman Snatch Your Compost Blogger
Fall Composting Tips from a Mummy
The Headless Horseman’s Guide to Backyard Composting
Compost Lessons from the Swamp Monster
Three Reasons Werewolves Make Terrible Composters
Was Frankenstein an Outstanding Composter?
How to Practice Compost Witchcraft
Three Warning Signs Your Compost is a Zombie
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