Free compost bins given at adopt a tree event at JC Bermudez park in Doral,florida



Carlos del Amo / Smart Growth Realty

 I was able to make the last Adopt-A-Tree event in Miami located at JC Bermudez park in the city of Doral. Giselle and I got there early to avoid lines but to prevail. The line was already super long,but was moving quite rapidly. We waited for about 30 -45 minutes until we received our vouchers to select the trees. Before we waited in line to actually pick up the trees we selected we were given quick explanation of how to plant and take care of these delicate trees in their early stages of planting.

As we were moving in line to get our trees we saw some local Green vendors we were meeting along the way. I saw a pick up truck in back of a tent with dismantled plastic pieces that looked like a compost bin. I asked the nice gentleman if they were selling the compost bins and at what price ? He said they are FREE but you need to sign a waiver and some forms. I figured a free compost bin could never hurt. After we picked our Avocado,Mango,Jack fruit and Buttonwood we were escorted to the truck by a nice gentleman and his son that were volunteering to help the residents carry their trees to the cars. ( pictured above right)



Compost Bin at home.

 COMPOST !!! COMPOST !!!! COMPOST !!!

Composting is no crock of sh#t. The compost bin came in several parts with instructions on how to assemble and what to put in. We have wanting one for awhile. The bin shown on the left is filled with yard clipping,organic soil, brown leaves,food waste,coffee grounds,tea bags and even dryer lint. The winter months are perfect for accumulating compost ready for the April fertilization of our trees. It will take longer now because the heat and humidity are not as strong. 

Overall we had a nice time at adopt a tree met some interesting people who were as passionate about the environment as we are.