I didn't set up the new compost bin site but I did mow the front yard. I want it to look good - this is the time of year when it is truly beautiful - the irises are blooming in various colors in several beds around the yard and other things are blooming as a nice accent (Salvia greggi in particular). Bonus points: I found an ancient broom in the garage and swept out the parking area that was full of leaves and tracked in dirt. With all of this I got a good workout.

Tomorrow the compost stuff will be put in place in the back of the back yard and the rest of the spring garden activity can proceed. This extra bin piece was my last purchase for a while (it came via Amazon - the only place that had it locally was Walmart and I avoid them whenever possible.) In the US there is an economic boycott this week - April 18-20 - of any big stores. Small local establishments aren't included, and if people don't have any other options, they've been told not to beat up on themselves if they must shop in Target or Kroger, etc.