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Nutgrass590 viewsIf left unchecked Nutgrass will spread out as a dense mat that is difficult to remove.
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False Garlic578 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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Stick Can578 viewsSticks and woody material should be placed in the Stick Can. They will be shredded for future use as compost.
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Nutgrass565 viewsNutgrass is a rhizome which puts out runners to create a network of new plants.
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Sifting Screens562 viewsSifting screens for placing on the wheelbarrows are also available.
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Green Waste557 viewsGardeners bring their green waste to the lower composting area.
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Stable Waste554 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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False Garlic - Noxious Weed552 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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Green Waste Trash Bins551 viewsTrash bins for noxious weeds in the lower composting area.
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Turning the Material546 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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Green Waste onto Sifting Screen545 viewsA long screen is used for sifting and sorting the garden waste.
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Lower Composting Area542 viewsOcean View Farms composts its garden (green) waste with the exception of noxious weeds. The green waste piles can be seen behind and to the left of the equipment sheds.
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