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How to clean your rain barrel

by | Feb 20, 2009 | Rain Barrels, Uncategorized

It is almost time to bring the rain barrel out of the garage and start catching water again for the garden!  Before you hook it up to the gutter it is a good idea to give the inside a good wash. This removes sediment and bacteria that may be dormant from last season.

The cheapest and greenest way to clean the barrel is a mixture of vinegar and hot water:

Mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1 gallon of hot water. Then with a sponge wipe down the inside of the barrel and allow the mixture to drain through the hose.

Avoid these 8 in your compost

by | Feb 4, 2009 | Compost Ingredients, Uncategorized, Vegetable Gardening

  1. Black walnut tree leaves or twigs releases substances that might be harmful to plants
  2. Coal or charcoal ash might contain substances harmful to plants
  3. Dairy products (e.g., butter, egg yolks, milk, sour cream, yogurt) create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
  4. Diseased or insect-ridden plants might survive and be transferred back to other plants
  5. Fats, grease, lard, or oils create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
  6. Meat or fish bones and scraps create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
  7. Pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat feces, soiled cat litter) might contain parasites, bacteria, germs, pathogens, and viruses harmful to humans
  8. Yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides might kill beneficial composting organisms