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Ready for Use724 viewsGardeners are welcome to take as much stable waste as they want. Be sure to allow plenty of time for the material to break down in your soil before planting.
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False Garlic594 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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Nutgrass - Noxious Weed535 viewsNutgrass is another noxious weed which does not break down during the composting process.
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Tuesday Breaktime554 viewsThe Gourmet Composting and Shredding crews enjoy coffee and snacks when they are finished. It is a great time to socialize with fellow garden members.
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Stable Waste572 viewsThe crew mixes in stable waste with the shredded material then it all gets watered thoroughly. Moisture helps keep the bacteria in the manure alive so they can break down the green waste. Composting needs all three components (green waste, manure and water) to be successful.
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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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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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Taking a break from Tomato Tasting343 views (Photo Credit: Ona Rynearson 8/8/2010)
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Ladybugs - Aphid killers390 viewsLadybugs hunt down and eat aphids. Release the ladybugs at sunset so they can settle. In the morning they will breakfast on aphids. (Photo Credit: D. Cleverdon (photo taken 8/20/2011))
     
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