Nyboy
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Ducks that was from 10 years ago wonder where program is doing now
Raised bed filler
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ducks4you
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Yeah, I was wondering that, too. Still it is a great idea, dunno why it didn't catch on. I love recycling stuff that doesn't break down well.
You know me. I would post a good idea from 100 years ago that isn't done today.
You know me. I would post a good idea from 100 years ago that isn't done today.
dickiebird
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HEY LOOK, that's right here in ole' MO...
THANX RICH
THANX RICH
ducks4you
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I thought you all would enjoy this link.
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henless
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On my beds, I put cardboard on the bottom, then filled them about halfway, maybe a bit more with leaves. I put topsoil on top of the leaves and added several backs of composted cow manure. I've also added peat moss to help loosen up the soil and a wheelbarrow of chicken compost. Mine are still not full to the top, but I will continue added amendments as time goes by.
Love your wooden beds. I had wooden beds last year, but the termites were already having a picnic with them in less than a year. I went with cinder blocks. I'd like to see 'em eat that!
Love your wooden beds. I had wooden beds last year, but the termites were already having a picnic with them in less than a year. I went with cinder blocks. I'd like to see 'em eat that!
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chic rustler
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Right now the potato bed which is full of unfinished compost is doing well. Lots of green coming up!
All 3 beds have sunk 4 inches. I should have plenty of compost before next season to fill them up again
All 3 beds have sunk 4 inches. I should have plenty of compost before next season to fill them up again
so lucky
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I had to buy some bagged dirt last year to build up the lowest rows in my garden. It was from a southern state, Louisiana, I think. I don't remember the bags saying "sterilized" but it probably was. Dark soil, lots of sand and a few small rocks. Certainly, there weren't any weed seeds in there. Or earthworms. It seemed kind of ...inanimate? But it did what I needed, and it was cheap.
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I got on the Missouri Botanical Gardens website but couldn't find an answer. I would imagine it is still going. They improved their methods and expanded operations, from the last info I could find.
