| 12/27/2012 4:57:52 PM |
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onthetrail53
Petaluma, CA
64, joined Oct. 2012
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anyone using or read ruth stout's books on composting.published in the 70's
her technique was to smother the weeds with compost...make small space for planting and keep adding...found old book in my library really fascinating reading
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| 12/28/2012 8:26:26 AM |
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shawnee_b
Edmonton, KY
62, joined Apr. 2010
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anyone using or read ruth stout's books on composting.published in the 70's
her technique was to smother the weeds with compost...make small space for planting and keep adding...found old book in my library really fascinating reading
Yes I use Ruths system. 2 gardens (1/4 acre) were half covered with old hay from round bales. Where there was hay, there were no weeds and it retained moisture.
The backyard garden 35'x 45' is covered in square bale "leafs" about 8" deep. Got 150 free square bales that had been rained on so used them there. I also dump kitchen compost under the squares as it accumulates. Gets pasture pudding from the cows and composted wood chips and chickie droppings after a 6mo compost.
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| 12/28/2012 11:50:23 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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composting has been used for decades .... it is one of the premier methods for good gardening 
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| 1/12/2013 7:17:41 PM |
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sitiniraq
Calvert, TX
57, joined Jan. 2008
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no but I know its an awesome feeling to find something you like to read though. I just use rabbit poop and peat moss. I raise rabbits and have peat moss under them to soak up the pee. They are in a building with concrete floors. works pretty good so far. I need to clean it out soon and there will be about 5 wheelbarrows full.. Just about time to start tilling..I have used black plastic that was used from painting and simply used it to kill everything though..
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| 1/21/2013 6:37:06 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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when using any manure-based compost be sure the heat has had time to burn off or one could kill everything they hoped to nourish
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| 1/23/2013 5:52:53 PM |
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shawnee_b
Edmonton, KY
62, joined Apr. 2010
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I have not read that particular book.
However this is how I start the majority of my new beds. I've always gardened in Tennesse. It's easier for me to build up. I also prefer a no till method.
The vintage garden books are my favorite.
Hi Creek  You can find alot of Ruth Stouts method on the net. She called it the no work, no till, no weed, no water method" or similar. Her brother was Rex Stout the writer. By spring all my gardens about 1/4 acre will all be under hay. One is under square bale leafs and nice rich black under the hay, some of the rest under old round bale hay. I also add compost kitchen scraps under the "leafs" every day.
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| 1/24/2013 1:36:01 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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I don't read garndening books.
I learned from an original source.
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| 1/25/2013 12:51:37 PM |
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shawnee_b
Edmonton, KY
62, joined Apr. 2010
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 Shawnee
I'll look it up this weekend. I have a few new beds I'm starting this year.
It seems to be doing a good job here, I'll need more hay for this year but old hay is usually free, roundbales a couple years old (PITA that gotta unwind them though)
I am going to do some new herb gardens this year too. Ready to start a few seeds! Have some I will sell on fleabay, have to make sure they have good germination. Also starting some toms and peppers to go in my not yet built hot house. Some rare red floriana fllit corn, okras, peppers. So many seeds, so little time
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| 3/26/2013 2:03:25 PM |
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sierratoo
Grande Prairie, AB
62, joined Dec. 2008
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shawnee I am looking for honeydew melon seeds....
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| 3/26/2013 6:33:53 PM |
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dwwcat
Orange, TX
45, joined Jun. 2010
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Here in hurricane country, i was able to get the tree trimmers to dump their mulch loads in the back 40.. Its been years and now i have 100's of yards of compost/mulch..That on top of decade old manure, im good..
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| 3/27/2013 11:51:24 AM |
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shawnee_b
Edmonton, KY
62, joined Apr. 2010
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shawnee I am looking for honeydew melon seeds....
Bet ebay has some. I found a seller with heirloom italian seeds, $1 a pkg and a cheap flat shipping. I'm sure Territorial, Fedco or any seed co has them but their shipping is terrible unless you are getting alot. I had a volunteer cantelope and been using the seeds from it for my 3rd season now.
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| 4/6/2013 8:43:42 PM |
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bluecougareyes
Chelan, WA
73, joined Nov. 2008
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anyone using or read ruth stout's books on composting.published in the 70's
her technique was to smother the weeds with compost...make small space for planting and keep adding...found old book in my library really fascinating reading
Mulching around plants or on veggie beds that not have been plated yet is goo idea.
The book you have is good, they are smart homesteaders with lots of REAL experience.
Good luck growing...
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| 4/7/2013 3:07:56 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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be sure your composting material is "cold" before you compost your planting areas; any uncooled composting materials will, actually, cause harm to plants
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| 4/7/2013 3:08:09 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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| 8/6/2013 8:06:41 PM |
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tango159
Gainesville, FL
36, joined Jan. 2012
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be sure your composting material is "cold" before you compost your planting areas; any uncooled composting materials will, actually, cause harm to plants
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