A subtropical Kona low hit the state on the 11th dumping 2.0 inches of much needed rain. That was followed by a sustained period of South/Southeasterly flow and additional mild rains for the remainder of the month, giving O’o a total of 6.1 inches. The 3 year drought “El Nono” cycle appears to be over, succumbing to the re-establishment of the ocean conveyer belt and the cooler ocean temperatures that give us traditional winter conditions in the Northern Hemisphere. It feels like old times again.
We’ve had great success with composting! Composting is the oldest method for recovering resources through recycling. It involves a natural process in which organic matter is transformed into a dark, rich, and crumbly substance known as hummus- an incredibly rich organic soil conditioner (not fertilizer) possessing the transforming qualities equivalent to that of the philosophers stone. Careful proportion of the correct materials in a rhythmic fashion is the key.