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Tanya replied to MaryMcP's discussion Worm Tower in Soil Builders
"Anything that will prevent odor from escaping the tubes would be the right thing. I did bokashi for a time and even though I was burying the stuff, lots of cockroaches were attracted and so were my dogs. They could smell it and wanted to dig it up.…"
Oct 19, 2014
Tanya replied to MaryMcP's discussion Worm Tower in Soil Builders
"Mary, I'm relieved and happy to hear that little Maggie didn't need that resting place just yet!

If you have worms in a bin I think it wouldn't hurt to add some to get a jumpstart on your towers, provided there is plenty of mulch cover and enough…"
Oct 19, 2014
Tanya replied to Leanne's discussion Squash blossom storage tip in Growing Gourmet
"Thank you for sharing this tip! :)"
Apr 26, 2013
Tanya replied to Jeff Kush's discussion Name this insect in Soil Builders
"More info on the small milkweed bug, including food sources: http://bugguide.net/node/view/460
Adults suck nectar from flowers of various herbaceous plants, and also feed on milkweed seeds(?). Also reported to be scavengers and predators, especially…"
Jul 5, 2012
Tanya replied to Jeff Kush's discussion Name this insect in Soil Builders
"I agree, Small Milkweed Bug :)

http://bugguide.net/node/view/153829"
Jul 4, 2012
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