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by SCalberta
Mon 02-May-2022, 19:10
Forum: Composting
Topic: Buying compost
Replies: 2
Views: 1937

Re: Buying compost

Thanks Andrew - you addressed this post in May 2 zoom meeting on Composting general questions.
by SCalberta
Thu 28-Apr-2022, 07:35
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Remove weeds from an existing garden bed
Replies: 1
Views: 1328

Remove weeds from an existing garden bed

This patch of existing garden is about 20 by 10 feet and has been used for a veg garden but tends to have a lot of weeds. Crab grass, dandelions. The garden is surrounded by grass. It is clay based soil. I would like to convert to a no dig garden. I would put down cardboard and then top with about 5...
by SCalberta
Tue 12-Apr-2022, 10:59
Forum: Composting
Topic: Buying compost
Replies: 2
Views: 1937

Re: Buying compost

I am going to reply to my own questions - BUT would still appreciate any comments that provide further insight - 1. I did buy 3 cubic yards of this compost and it was delivered yesterday. It met the touch, smell and look/color test recommended by Andrew in one of his compost videos. The compost did ...
by SCalberta
Wed 06-Apr-2022, 12:17
Forum: Composting
Topic: Buying compost
Replies: 2
Views: 1937

Buying compost

I have been shopping for compost. One long standing local company has compost that has been aged for 2 years, uses chicken and horse manure (some straw in it) and wood chips. They say they also do lab tests and try to keep Ph near neutral. They suggest spreading only up to 2 in on soil because it cr...
by SCalberta
Thu 31-Mar-2022, 18:23
Forum: General Questions
Topic: “To Raise or not Raise beds”
Replies: 0
Views: 6639

“To Raise or not Raise beds”

“To Raise or not raise veg beds” I found this discussion on YouTube last night by Dan, Andrew and Jack I couldn’t find it in the course modules - here is the link Was is part of the course? I would be interested in some further discussion on maintaining living soil in raised beds. And occasionally u...
by SCalberta
Thu 31-Mar-2022, 16:23
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Organic fertilizers
Replies: 7
Views: 3087

Re: Organic fertilizers

Thanks a lot Dan
Sabrina
by SCalberta
Tue 29-Mar-2022, 11:31
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Organic fertilizers
Replies: 7
Views: 3087

Re: Organic fertilizers

Thanks for your comments but as I mentioned in my question I am looking for a more technical response about the content of these products and the impact they have on the soil.
by SCalberta
Thu 24-Mar-2022, 12:34
Forum: General Questions
Topic: Organic fertilizers
Replies: 7
Views: 3087

Re: Organic fertilizers

Hi Thanks for comments but I still have an outstanding question. I am just curious about what is wrong with organic fertilizers such as GAIA 444 - Does it cause problems > for the microbial life in the soil, is it less effective etc. I have switched to my own compost/ vermi compost but am just curio...
by SCalberta
Tue 22-Mar-2022, 18:43
Forum: Composting
Topic: Organic matter/ mulch breaking down into compost
Replies: 1
Views: 1673

Organic matter/ mulch breaking down into compost

Last fall I added some new raised beds and used lasagna method of soil and organic matter/mulch layering.
How long does it take for the layers of organic matter/ mulch (mostly leaves) to turn into compost in situ?
by SCalberta
Tue 15-Mar-2022, 19:27
Forum: 1. Cover the ground with organic matter
Topic: Mulch not yet broken down for planting
Replies: 8
Views: 4278

Re: Mulch not yet broken down for planting

Jack in your response could you please explain why you think it is not necessary to add any compost? Sorry I find the whole discussion on this confusing. In the module on compost the suggested step is to add a layer of compost every year and then add mulch to protect the living soil. The mulch seems...

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