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"Hi Robert - It looks like you have the problem I am grappling with: Lack of canopy shade! How about mulching with (organic) straw? The "Extreme Gardening Guy" talks about using 6-8" of straw or other mulch... to keep the soil cooler and to reduce…"
"We are here most of the time, but it is best to call before you come. Would prefer to send the details privately. I guess you have to be my friend first. As for the major cross streets, we're near 99th Ave and Southern.
Farmer Goose"
Farmer Goose"
"Anthea, I have yet to stop by see your progress in Sun City. While visiting a client last year, I think I passed your place but not sure if I'd ever locate you again.
I'f you'd like to split a truck load of manure, I could help load and unload; four…"
I'f you'd like to split a truck load of manure, I could help load and unload; four…"
"So glad to stumble back into this string and discover your recent post. I would be interested in getting some manure if I'm able to borrow a truck. What would suit you?
I'm not far west. 43rd Ave and Glendale area."
I'm not far west. 43rd Ave and Glendale area."
"The difference between Cow manure and horse manure is the digestive system of the animals, more than the selection of what they eat. Feed a horse and cow the same hay, and there will be less seeds in the cow manure because they digest the seeds…"
"DO YOU NEED A RIDE TO THE TREE PRUNING CLASS? We are leaving Sun City around 12.30 ... Leave me a phone message if you'd like a ride from here - 623 974-1166"
"RIDE NEEDED to the Forest Garden Class tomorrow! Is anyone from the west side going?"
"Hi Mary Ann - Are you still going to the class tomorrow?"
"Hi Mary Ann - I posted a message to you but can't see it anywhere. Anyway, thank you for the offer of a ride! My phone is 623 974-1166 - call me at your convenience to arrange the meetingplace. By the way, you may want to RSVP that you are attending…"
"Hi Melissa - sorry for the delay, I just found your message. Thank you for your warm response to the cob walls! I wish the HOA felt the same! I'd be happy to hold another "tour" day - or you might prefer to do some hands-on work? Peg was interested…"
"I love the adobe cob walls! I'd love to learn how you do it. Any plans for another tour or workshop?"
"So we're having a small RAISED-BED GARDENING meet on Saturday Nov 22 at 3pm for anyone who would like to drop by - checking out Anthea's cob walls! Location: Sun City, near 111th and Alabama."
"I think 3pm will be fine."
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sorry, no, i'm not planning on going to that one. perhaps if you post on the event that you're in need of a ride, someone else may be able to help. it looks like a good tour but i've been real busy lately so i'm just going to focus my energies around here for a while. spent most of today and some of yesterday working on the garden. i can feel autumn in the air finally =) how is your wall coming?
and yes, i do think there should be lots of life in the compost. i just think maybe next time that i'll be a little more cautious about throwing weeds(actually weed seeds) into the mix. i've always felt that weeds were just underappreciated plants, and i'd love the extra life in the garden, BUT, i think i better concentrate more on increasing the number of intended plants first, and then if i get a few volunteer weeds, they can have a nice home in my garden. i don't like to kill anything that's got such a will to live.
i do think it's really exciting , looking at my compost and witnessing the changes as it turns to dirt. i've gotten a few mushrooms growing in it, though right now, it doesn't seem to be doing much. it's pretty neat watching the cycles of life,
marcy