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Bear Busted

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

Everywhere that can be remotely considered bear country, every publication that refers to compost tells the reader not to put fish waste in their pile. Fish, perhaps the most effective fertilizer known to Nature, attracts bears. This fact gets flogged … Continue reading →

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The Compost Pile in Winter

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Mark Zeiger

We rely heavily on composting on our “homestead” to provide good, nutrient-rich soil, and to reduce the amount of garbage we haul out on our backs to take to the dump. A good, large compost heap should continue to “cook” … Continue reading →

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