Chicken manure is high in nitrogen, so it is considered "hot". It will need to be composted before putting it directly onto your garden. once it has broken down, it then becomes perfect food for the garden. A Polyphemus moth rests on the outside of the coop. Good thing! If it were on the inside, it would make a tasty snack for one of the hens.

During a pandemic, do not come in contact with fresh droppings. Use some other manure until such time the pandemic has cleared

Yes. Chicken manure has lower levels of nutrients and is not usually as thoroughly decomposed so takes longer for the plants to be able to use the nutrients. Chicken manures often contain a high percentage of sawdust.

We used it for bed prep in the past. We now use garden compost as our primary soil amendment in the spring and fall.

Coir pith has to be composted before using as an organic manure as it contains very less nitrogen and large amount of lignin and polyphenol in raw form. For composting 1tonne of coir pith, 5 kg. urea, and 5 bottles of Pleurotus fungus are required.

Yes - but they don't contain the proper calcium:meat ratio; plus they are load-bearing bones and are naturally harder (and harder on your dog's teeth over the long haul). If you DO decide to use them, you will need to supplement with additional calcium (in the form of eggshells or bonemeal). Back to top of page Many dogs have a tendency to gulp their food, without chewing, and this can be a very scary experience for an owner new to feeding raw bones.

Chicken pox has a fancier medical name called varicella zoster. It is a virus which infects the body causing the typical illness. To understand why it is called "chicken pox" see "Why is it called Chicken Pox?".

Almost never. Except for children and adults who have immune system problems, getting chicken pox confers life-long immunity. Now, the minute I say never, someone will come up with a story about how he or one of his family got it twice. While this is a possibility, it is extremely rare. Most of the time, these stories turn out that the original chicken pox "infection" was a rash that was mistaken for chicken pox.

Taking care of the animals means cleaning the barns of their manure. We always have to shovel or rake out the barns. And we have plenty of pairs of farm boots on hand to help us with our work.

We have also researched composting and found potential in its qualities for gardening. Our duck compost is free of weed seed and we have been told by local garden clubs they prefer our compost over mushroom compost. It is especially good for starting new plants, helping to retain moisture, and providing a good mix of nutrients. Culver Duck compost is suitable for existing trees, evergreens, shrubs perenials, and general lawn and garden.

Dairy cow manure is always put to good use. Some of it is spread on the fields as a natural source of fertilizer. Or it can be composted and sold to local garden stores. Some farmers dry it and use it as a bedding source similar to sawdust. There are even farmers in the U.S. that are able to turn their manure into power through methane digesters, a process that converts manure to energy.

Yes, most definitely! Good biological products will always enhance each other. We suggest that all growers should use as much biologically-rich organic material as they can afford to apply, as this will only help their soil and help our products to work.Back to top

If the hardness level of the raw (untreated) water is high so to as a general rule will be the sodium level of the treated water. This water treated water could harm grass and hinder plant growth. Also using softened water on outside plants and shrubs is wasteful. Many people simply by-pass one or more of their outside spigots for outside watering. This can be done when the system is installed.

Absolutely, there are many reasons for a thick layer of mulch (2 to 4"). Mulch reduces evaporation conserving water, prevents weeds, helps regulate soil temperature, may have aesthetic value, can be a source of organic matter and in some cases nutrient contribution. There are many different materials that can be used for mulch each with its own special qualities and advantages. The most cost effective is usually what is most readily available in your area.

The discharge water from all evaporative coolers contains minerals & salts, so you should check with a garden centre before you put this water on your plants. In most circumstances the dicharge water from a Breezair will be suitable for lawn or grass areas. You should also check with you council for local regulations relating to discharge water.

Hydrated lime can be used to raise the pH of acidic soils. This is also referred to as soil "sweetening." Hydrated lime is available from garden centers and should be applied in the amounts and using the procedures recommended on the packaging.

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Interested gardeners met in November 1999 to discuss applying to the city for a Neighborhood matching grant to cover the costs of designing a garden in Magnuson Park. A Small and Simple, $10,000 grant was applied for under the name of the Magnuson Gardens Coalition. As part of the grant requirement, gardeners pledged volunteer time (in-kind match) to match the dollars of the grant. The grant was awarded to the group in March 2000 and the process of community outreach and garden design began.