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  • May 7, 2007 at 12:09 pm in reply to: Help selecting composter #13806

    Flower_Power
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    Thanks for the suggestions. I ended up going with the Back Porch Compost Tumbler and so far I love it. I'll keep you posted.

    March 30, 2007 at 12:04 pm in reply to: Can I use composted pet waste? #13768

    Flower_Power
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    Daddy-O – I think it's generally understood that dogs and cats carry pathogens that can be transmitted to humans. With that said, composting pet waste with worms should generally be considered safe under the following conditions:

    1.) You use a separate bin for composting pet waste. (Do not put pet waste in your normal compost pile.)

    2.) The worm castings produced from your pet waste bin are used only in flower gardens. They should not be used in the vegetable garden.

    I have two dogs and have been using worms to compost their poo for a couple of years now. I love the way my bin works and I'm pretty sure it's healthier than having pet poo all over my yard!

    March 4, 2007 at 3:40 pm in reply to: Neighbors cats are pooping in my garden #13742

    Flower_Power
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    How about scooping it up and putting it on your neighbors front porch. Kind of like a house warming present.

    March 4, 2007 at 3:34 pm in reply to: Organic Mix for Starting Seeds #13741

    Flower_Power
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    I prefer using a soilless mix when starting seeds. Here's the recipe:

    • 1/2 cubic yard peat moss or coconut coir
    • 1/2 cubic yard perlite
    • 10 lbs. bone meal
    • 5 lbs. ground limestone
    • 5 lbs. blood meal

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