tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post590559809905362156..comments2024-03-29T04:08:44.616-04:00Comments on 66 Square Feet (Plus): House cleaningMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-32512801161197219882016-01-08T14:15:28.619-05:002016-01-08T14:15:28.619-05:00If I put that stuff in the garden the lead would g...If I put that stuff in the garden the lead would get up and walk out.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-8630694245011747522016-01-08T14:14:53.809-05:002016-01-08T14:14:53.809-05:00With leaves you'd be fine, I think. But do you...With leaves you'd be fine, I think. But do you have space for a pile?Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-78242076352774657002016-01-08T14:13:36.666-05:002016-01-08T14:13:36.666-05:00THANK YOU! :-)THANK YOU! :-)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-90910862971517434992016-01-08T14:13:18.551-05:002016-01-08T14:13:18.551-05:00Thank you, Frank! I have the oyster shells for the...Thank you, Frank! I have the oyster shells for the pH (easier), and I have too much phosphorus...Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-2735412879231709882016-01-08T14:11:14.482-05:002016-01-08T14:11:14.482-05:00I am cheered that I am not the only one! Yes, a pi...I am cheered that I am not the only one! Yes, a pile makes all the difference...Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-30220244253918646412015-12-29T08:49:06.505-05:002015-12-29T08:49:06.505-05:00Related to city composting...Vermont is making hug...Related to city composting...Vermont is making huge strides in reducing food waste. (We also had a dismal failure with a suburban composting effort. We are having better luck here in Vermont with more space to work with). http://digital.vpr.net/post/universal-recycling-law-brings-more-food-expected-hungry-vermonters#stream/0Karen L Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984916879007662549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-19978441140806180362015-12-29T00:45:57.684-05:002015-12-29T00:45:57.684-05:00I think I recall an expereeement at the beach farm...I think I recall an expereeement at the beach farm. I used crushed fish bones to "capture" lead. It smelled, at first, but there were no cats around, and then it didn't. Capture the lead with fish bones, which may or may not increase your pH, adds phosphate, which you may or may not want...<br />http://nycgarden.blogspot.com/2012/03/when-i-entered-foyer-there-was-scent.htmlFrankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554893883207752597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-36132752752475496082015-12-29T00:34:51.686-05:002015-12-29T00:34:51.686-05:00good luck, I mean I'm sure they are determined...good luck, I mean I'm sure they are determined to do so.<br />Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554893883207752597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-3311123511322305162015-12-28T18:41:52.069-05:002015-12-28T18:41:52.069-05:00Your description of burning bush had me in stitche...Your description of burning bush had me in stitches!Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-66624277297488273462015-12-28T16:17:23.276-05:002015-12-28T16:17:23.276-05:00Yes. Though from what I have read it is not yet ve...Yes. Though from what I have read it is not yet very effective with lead because plants do not absorb enough. But studies seem to be ongoing. The good thing is that pH-raising will make the lead unavailable altogether for absorption, though it will not affect the splash-effect. I will probably leave my leafy crops where they are, then pull up and discard, plant cover crops with the added oyster shell, and test pH going forward.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-89657916315889296572015-12-28T15:59:37.719-05:002015-12-28T15:59:37.719-05:00Have you thought about Bioremediation to help with...Have you thought about Bioremediation to help with the lead levels in your soil?Dennis Gentry IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996893721771401972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-3747443266635595712015-12-28T15:06:47.119-05:002015-12-28T15:06:47.119-05:00I wondered about the composter! Interesting, as I ...I wondered about the composter! Interesting, as I am just researching replacing the one I left behind in the divorce. Mine had 2 chambers and a turning handle also but as I have many, many leaves to rake up in fall I never got the 'sludge.' However, now I wonder if I should wait until Spring. I've been dumping the veggie scraps, coffee grinds, and eggshells directly into the veggie garden but I would prefer them broken down prior. A quandary, for sure!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-63945640671700225132015-12-28T14:35:32.194-05:002015-12-28T14:35:32.194-05:00What are the odds that the despicable substance pr...What are the odds that the despicable substance produced by the composter (it attacked me in my dreams a couple of times) would turn out to be the absolute soil equalizer? Increases pH, draws the lead out and yeah, it's unfortunate if squirrels disappear in it as though digested by quicksands? ;-)Smoothmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866977043552812061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-20626701452498790582015-12-28T14:26:44.793-05:002015-12-28T14:26:44.793-05:00It is a good idea, and I hope NYC sticks to it. It is a good idea, and I hope NYC sticks to it. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-32126696728928043352015-12-28T14:25:07.763-05:002015-12-28T14:25:07.763-05:00Wow, Hudson Valley move - that is fantastic.Wow, Hudson Valley move - that is fantastic.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-50895238920665482912015-12-28T14:24:16.723-05:002015-12-28T14:24:16.723-05:00I think I should make a house call for the starter...I think I should make a house call for the starter. There is hope.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-20164508546238292032015-12-28T12:30:42.465-05:002015-12-28T12:30:42.465-05:00Having just given away our composter, it's com...Having just given away our composter, it's comforting to hear you had to do the same. We had a different version, but the same result, smelly sludge. <br /><br />Now I'm struggling with my sourdough starter. It's bubbles in a friendly way and smells like it has potential, but after four weeks, no large bubbles and it never doubles in size. Maybe it will make good compost?Nora Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471469674856139660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-18360765815635478192015-12-28T11:36:13.136-05:002015-12-28T11:36:13.136-05:00Yeah, wow, so much here. First off, the compost. I...Yeah, wow, so much here. First off, the compost. I fear we may have sewage-in-the-making in our yard, too as we are not attentive about the compost. Not a problem right now, but will need to be disposed of come spring when we (hopefully) sell the house and move to the Hudson Valley. On a better note, our town (Concord, MA) provides free compost, which not ideal for vegetable gardens (who knows what's really in it) was great for helping improved the 'curb appeal' of our front flower garden -- I will NOT resort to mulch as I hate the stuff.<br /><br />Then, yes, we have done our part here in terms of burning bush removal as husband has dug up several from our property.<br /><br />Finally, thank you for all the soil information. Perhaps there will be gardening at the new house, perhaps we will pay someone to help with planning -- someone in Carroll Gardens, perhaps as we plan to live near the Metro North line within an hour from NYC. <br /><br />Happy New Year!Judith Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12079409605010969088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-28518859596911614292015-12-28T08:25:27.670-05:002015-12-28T08:25:27.670-05:00RE: the food waste pick up by NYC is brilliant! I...RE: the food waste pick up by NYC is brilliant! I wish cities in the southwest would get with it and do more recycling. So good for the planet. What wonderful sweet smelling compost. Deborah Tucson aznoreply@blogger.com