Our original product is the New Englander Rain Barrel, made from recycled 55-gallon plastic drums. We clean them up, install hose fittings and an insect-proof inlet and put them out for distribution. The idea is that the homeowner places their rain barrel under the downspout from their roof to collect an incredible amount of rainwater that would otherwise run down the storm sewer and into, most often, a local pond. Then, when dry weather hits, they have plenty of water available for flowers, plants and vegetable gardens.

Since our inception in 2002, we have been asked countless times, "Is this where I get my composter?" and have been encouraged by many of the town coordinators with whom we work to offer a composter as a companion product. So, in our spare time, we did lots of research. After looking at lots of models and speaking with lots of manufacturers, we settled on the Bio-Orb®, made by Shape Products® in Menomonie, Wisconsin. They really do assemble in 10 minutes with no tools and are deceptively strong. An unassembled Bio-Orb® will fit in the back seat of a Hyundai Accent 4-door with ease, and Shape Products® backs up its workmanship with a 10-year warranty. The spherical design makes composting fun -- once a week, just roll Bio-Orb® around the yard to mix things up and accelerate the process. Like Joan says, "Feed your garden, not the landfill."