Monday, 5 December 2011

Ta da! Weekly Reading Number 3

Topic 1

I did not know composting works because of bacteria.
I also did not realize how easy it is to compost your organic waste
I expected a good compost bin to have an abundance of worms, looks like this is not the case.


Next time we are in the garden, I will look for and identify some of the decomposing matter in our garden.

Are ther any environmental disadvantages to composting?




Topic 2


I have never heard of Bokashi before, I sounds like something I would like to try.
The fact there is no odor and you can do it in small bucket is very advantageous.
I never would have guessed the Bokashi mix was made of wheat bran, molasses, and liquid microbial inoculum.


Next time we are in the garden, I will keep the differant composting methods in mind, and watch for and decomposing taking place in the garden.


What is liquid microbial inoculum?


Topic 3

I never realised leaves could be beneficial to a garden, I always though it was best to just rake them up!
It almost seems the leaves become more of a paste when they leave the wire cage.
Seems like leafNext time we are in the garden, I will think about how we can incorporate leaf mold into our own garden.

Why are certain trees bad for leaf mold?

 

Topic 4
Wow! I never realized there were so many differant kinds of composting!
This has definetly given me a better appreciation of decomposing organisms.
Theres a compost hotline?!


Next time we are in the garden, I will see if I can find any worms.


How many differant kinds of worms are there?


Topic 5Thats really cool how their garden produces food for their cafeteria.
I think its really awesome how projects like this are getting alot of media attention.
I didn't know you can grow figs in BC!

Next time we are in the garden, I will think of ways we can expand our own garden.

What is persimmon?
GENERAL QUESTION: Can you combine differant types of composting in the same environment?






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