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Do you think I could bake it after I add manure?

Hi everyone, I am planning on trying out the 3 sisters method of growing corn, beans, and squash together this year. Any tips? When should I plan the different seeds? I have already started the squash indoors. I am rototilling the garden on thursday and then I think I will put in the corn...

Ok - so here is my new idea for creating garden beds from grass without having to cut sod. I am going to spread horse manure thickly over the top and then cover with a tarp for 9 months until everything is rotten - then I am going to rototill it all in next spring. Do you guys think this is...

Thanks for the info... Anyone have any experience with the Husqvarna?

I am thinking about getting a rototiller. I have approx. 10,000 sq. ft of garden and need something to help with the tilling. I am thinking about getting a Husqvarna CRT. Either that or the Troy-Bilt Bronco. What do you guys think???

The sod is in a sand-based topsoil with lots of worms, but not a ton of organic material...

The sod is in a sand-based topsoil with lots of worm, not tons of organic material...

The horse manure has no straw - i think it is some sort of wood shaving.... How long until it is usable? I am sure it has urine- what do you mean by carrier? How should I compost the manure to make sure tons of weeds don't grow out of it? I was thinking about letting it sprout and then...

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Hey everyone, I have unlimited access to horse manure and have just taken about 3500 sq feet of sod out of the garden. Any suggestions on how to compost these... Right now I just have a gigantic pile of both... Should I layer it... Unfortunately, I have no heavy machinery to make things...

Hey guys, I also live in Western Washington (near Snohomish/Everett). Anyone know of a good place to buy cheap vermiculite?

Nice - is there anything that could take the place of peat? Compost?

thistleboom - so just composting horse manure was hot enough as long as you kept it moist and turned over? How long did it take? freemotion - what do the chickens do, turn it over? Thanks for the help! Ryan

Hey everyone, I now have access to a lot of free horse manure, but it does have small amount of small gravel in it ( I would say 0.5%). Do people think this is: a) good for drainage b) bad for the garden c) it will make no difference I would appreciate your thoughts!! Ryan

What is the best way to compost horse manure so that you eliminate the weed seeds?

Does anyone make their own bulk seed starting mix? If so, what is your recipe and where do you get your supplies? Thanks Ryan

Does anyone make their own bulk seed starting mix? If so, what is your recipe and where do you get your supplies? Thanks Ryan

This sheet is amazing!! Thanks so much!! I just switched it two weeks earlier for western washington! One quick question though, I didn't really get what the column: "# Wks to set out vs. frost free date" meant? Can you clarify this for me? Again, THANK YOU!! RYan