by admin | Feb 4, 2009 | Compost Ingredients, Uncategorized, Vegetable Gardening
- Black walnut tree leaves or twigs releases substances that might be harmful to plants
- Coal or charcoal ash might contain substances harmful to plants
- Dairy products (e.g., butter, egg yolks, milk, sour cream, yogurt) create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
- Diseased or insect-ridden plants might survive and be transferred back to other plants
- Fats, grease, lard, or oils create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
- Meat or fish bones and scraps create odor problems and attract pests such as rodents and flies
- Pet wastes (e.g., dog or cat feces, soiled cat litter) might contain parasites, bacteria, germs, pathogens, and viruses harmful to humans
- Yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides might kill beneficial composting organisms
by admin | Feb 4, 2009 | Compost Ingredients, Uncategorized, Vegetable Gardening
- Animal manure (excluding dog waste)
- Cardboard rolls
- Clean paper
- Coffee grounds and filters
- Cotton rags
- Dryer and vacuum cleaner lint
- Eggshells
- Fireplace ashes
- Fruits and vegetables
- Grass clippings
- Hair and fur
- Hay and straw
- Houseplants
- Leaves
- Nut shells
- Sawdust
- Shredded newspaper
- Tea bags
- Wood chips
- Wool rags
- Yard trimmings
by admin | Jan 23, 2009 | Uncategorized, Vegetable Gardening
The warm weather today is a good reminder that spring will be here soon. It is time to pull out those seed catalogs and start thinking about fresh tomatoes from the backyard garden!
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