Compost or soil

[maud gonne]

We're looking for a free or mighty cheap source of compost or enriched type soil for growing medium. Mahalo for any tips.

[jdirgo]

Would the green waste (shredded up plant material) from the Hilo dump work? You have to "cook" it for a while, but its free.

John Dirgo, R, ABR, e-PRO
Aloha Coast Realty, LLC
808-987-9243 cell
http://www.alohacoastrealty.com

[heyyou]

Make your own compost. With the climate, it will be easy and you will know what went into it.
Six weeks ago, someone posted a free manure note on a bulletin board, possibly at an organic restaurant facing the bay in downtown Hilo. As a tourist, I didn't really pay much attention. What was notable was the free delivery of any quantity, so I assumed it was a dairy. When you see any livestock anywhere, the owner has manure. Some places will have a tractor to load it into your truck or trailer. Go to Gardenweb.com for composting and regional/Hawaii information. The local county extension agent will have good info too.

[Wegian]

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Originally posted by jdirgo

Would the green waste (shredded up plant material) from the Hilo dump work? You have to "cook" it for a while, but its free.

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How would somebody go about "cooking" green waste?

[Wegian]

Bonus! I not only learned what it means to “cook” green waste, but now I know where gummi worms come from.

Mahalo Carey.




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