A Waste of Packaged Gold
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A Waste of Packaged Gold
Summary
Every season, many of us dispose of what we consider yard waste, missing out on a treasure trove of potential. With a bit of effort and creativity, this "waste" can yield a fruitful bounty.
Keywords
Home gardening, efficient living, organic gardening, home garden lighting
Article
As we drove past the well-maintained homes, their freshly painted exteriors and beautifully landscaped gardens stood out. Yet, I couldn't help but notice the lawn bags neatly lined up, overflowing with yard waste, ready for garbage pickup. So much effort goes into packing these bags carefully to prevent tears from stray twigs. Every fall and spring, this scene repeats itself as many of us embark on the traditional yard cleanup.
Back in the 1980s, as an organic gardener, I saved every bit of yard clippings to fill a 4x4-foot wooden bin. This bin transformed waste into rich mulch, making it hard to watch truckloads of "Organic Gold Plant Food" being hauled away to landfills or perhaps burned as fuel by utility companies. It baffles me how such valuable plant "fuel" ends up discarded.
This reminds me of Ruth Stout's book, "The No Work Garden." In the 1950s, she pioneered a method using bales of hay, spreading them in the fall. After being compressed by winter, she planted vegetable seeds directly in small soil clumps, never needing to water her garden again over thirty years. Her soil maintained perfect pH and nutrient levels, showcasing what yard waste can achieve when properly processed.
Reflecting on my own 4-foot cube of organic refuse, I would fill it to three-quarters, layering in a shovelful of topsoil every few inches. Adding worms, available at farm stores or by mail, accelerates the process. These worms, often newborns or local varieties, digest the organic matter, aerating the compost. With occasional watering, your "pot of gold" will be ready in a few weeks.
To use this compost, place a handful in a 6-inch hole for pre-started tomato plants. Surround the plant with a mix of compost and topsoil. With adequate rain, sunshine, and warmth, your tomatoes will yield an early harvest?"all because you didn't discard the "hidden gold."
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