| Random files - Sustainability |
230 Tons per Year766 viewsEach ton of stable waste used by OVF gardeners helps keep it out of the landfills while keeping our plants happy and healthy.
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Rain Barrel Installation (June 2015)304 viewsDownspout directs water to the top of the first barrel. (Photo Credit: Dean Cleverdon (2015))
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Spigot - Fralo Water Tank515 viewsThe spigot for the Fralo water tank is located just outside the shredder shed on the left-hand side.
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Fralo Water Tank534 viewsFrom the Little League shed the runoff water is filtered into the tank. An underground water pipe runs from the tank to the lower composting area.
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Trash in Green Waste556 viewsSamples of trash found in the green waste. Metal and glass objects are especially dangerous for the crew and equipment if they get into the shredder.
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Replumbing the Phase II Blue Cistern326 viewsDigging a new trench for the cistern water pipe going down to the lower composting area. (Photo Credit: D. Cleverdon 3/9/2013)
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Chipping the wood368 viewsFeeding the cleaned wood into the hopper.
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Shredding Pile Finished534 viewsOnce all of the green waste has been shredded and watered the pile is complete.
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Turning the Material560 viewsMaterial being turned from the first Intermediate bay into the second Intermediate bay. This aerates the material to keep the organisms alive that keep the composting breakdown going.
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Sharing Gourmet Compost628 viewsGourmet Compost is also shared with other community organizations, gardens and local schoools. Here volunteers from Community Services Unlimited, Inc. pick up a load (check out their website at www.csuinc.org).
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Sifting the Compost512 viewsMaterial gets sifted to break down the clods. Trash and sticks are also removed and placed in the appropriate cans.
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False Garlic593 viewsFalse garlic has little bulbs each of which can break off and create a new plant. The bulbs do not break down in the composting process.
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