It is funny to ponder my evolving relationship to poop over the last few years. In my pre-gardening years poop was something that was joked about or something that was gingerly stepped over on the sidewalk. No longer a laughing matter, I now see the limitless possibilities and conversations present in poop. (O.K., it's still funny.) What animal did it come from? How long has it been aged? How much nitrogen is present? How many beds can be amended and how many plants can be nourished from this poop? Be it goat poop, horse poop, or worm poop, most healthy plants start with some kind of manure.
The goat and straw manure we picked up from City Grazing was an exciting addition to our garden. We have the goats above to thank as well as their human friend, Carla. Getting the compost to the garden was a big adventure. It involved shoveling poo into bags on the most rainy day of the week and getting the borrowed van stuck in the mud. There were many opportunities for laughter and 'character-building,' and now with the combination of good weather, compost, and new seedlings, the time is right for spring planting.
It is funny to ponder my evolving relationship to poop over the last few years. In my pre-gardening years poop was something that was joked about or something that was gingerly stepped over on the sidewalk. No longer a laughing matter, I now see the limitless possibilities and conversations present in poop. (O.K., it's still funny.) What animal did it come from? How long has it been aged? How much nitrogen is present? How many beds can be amended and how many plants can be nourished from this poop? Be it goat poop, horse poop, or worm poop, most healthy plants start with some kind of manure.
The goat and straw manure we picked up from City Grazing was an exciting addition to our garden. We have the goats above to thank as well as their human friend, Carla. Getting the compost to the garden was a big adventure. It involved shoveling poo into bags on the most rainy day of the week and getting the borrowed van stuck in the mud. There were many opportunities for laughter and 'character-building,' and now with the combination of good weather, compost, and new seedlings, the time is right for spring planting.
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