| Random files - Sustainability |
Replumbing the Phase II Blue Cistern307 viewsCrew almost finished digging the trench. New pipe will help increase gravity flow from cistern to the lower composting area. (Photo Credit: D. Cleverdon 3/9/2013)
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OVF Composting Program1382 viewsOcean View Farms has a comprehensive composting program which benefits the garden, the community and the environment (WRAP award winners for over a decade).
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Compost Bays534 viewsThe compost area consists of 3 rows with 4 compost bays in each row.
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Cleaning the wood421 viewsCrew members remove screws, nails and other metal objects from the scrap wood prior to chipping.
Metal objects create a safety hazard if run through the chipper.
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Rain Barrel Installation (June 2015)321 viewsWater flows into the screen-covered opening on top of the barrel. (Photo Credit: Dean Cleverdon (2015))
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Farmer's Market Green Waste548 viewsGreen waste from local farmer's markets is also composted.
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Mulch Pile406 viewsChipped material is piled next to the chipper shed.
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Leafy Green Waste548 viewsLeafy green waste goes on the right-hand side near the shredder shed.
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Composting Crew - Saturdays - 9:00 a.m.528 viewsVolunteers meet every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the lower composting area to build compost. All garden members are welcome to participate. Sturdy shoes and gloves are recommended.
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Replumbing the Phase II Blue Cistern313 viewsTrench with new cistern water pipe filled in. Now it just needs to be leveled and the path mulched. (Photo Credit: D. Cleverdon 3/9/2013)
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Compost for your Garden1021 viewsAnd there you have it. Compost - good for the environment, good for the community and, ultimately, good for your garden.
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False Garlic - Noxious Weed561 viewsFalse garlic is one of the noxious weeds which should not be put in the compost. Plants should be thrown out in one of the green waste trash bins.
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