--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: F1N00004 Date: 01/18/98 From: CHRISTOPHER GREAVES Time: 12:58pm \/To: TIMOTHY DUEHRING (Rcvd) (Read 2 times) Subj: Compost TD>of my compost piles everything was broken down except for the peanut Hmmmm. Now you've got me *very* curious about the composition of the peanut husks. I had always thought of them as "fluffy" fibre, and would have taken a bet that they were the first things to be broken down. Now, I'm not at all fond of peanuts, so peanut shells have never taken a part in my composting. That makes me want to go buy some now, just so that I can see how they fare in the vermicomposter. Christopher.Greaves@CapCanada.Com www.interlog.com/~cgreaves * 1st 2.00b #6263 * Don't Brake! --- PCBoard (R) v15.3 (OS/2) 5 * Origin: FidoNet: CAP/CANADA Support BBS : 416 287-0234 (1:250/710) --------------- ** A related thread FOLLOWS this message. FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: F1NC1991 Date: 01/19/98 From: TIMOTHY DUEHRING Time: 08:33am \/To: CHRISTOPHER GREAVES (Read 2 times) Subj: R: Compost Christopher, CG>TD>of my compost piles everything was broken down except for the peanut CG>Hmmmm. Now you've got me *very* curious about the composition of CG>the peanut husks. I had always thought of them as "fluffy" fibre, CG>and would have taken a bet that they were the first things to be CG>broken down. CG>Now, I'm not at all fond of peanuts, so peanut shells have never CG>taken a part in my composting. That makes me want to go buy some CG>now, just so that I can see how they fare in the vermicomposter. I bought a chipper/shredder this past year, so now I no longer have this problem. The smaller pieces decompose much faster. Timothy Duehring tduehrin@execpc.com FIDO=1:154/280 ___ * UniQWK #5098* If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked? --------------- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LAST Message In Thread <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: F1N00005 Date: 01/18/98 From: CHRISTOPHER GREAVES Time: 12:58pm \/To: BARBARA HAZEN (Read 2 times) Subj: Re: tree candles CG> 6) Seal both wick ends of the candle with wax. This is important. BH>But then after the candle is done, how do you unceal the end you are The base of the candle stays sealed. Actually, I sometimes embed it in a pool of wax in a two-inch diameter little pot, for stability. The top end of the wick has a coating of wax that melts very quickly when a flame is applied to light it. BH>the different green shades of green and then I start with clear wax and add colouring. Since I add different amounts of colouring for each batch, I end up with different batches of coloured scraps. A friend just returned to me the remnants of my first "forest", where I made three tress and embedded them all in a solid base of green wax. When I broke down the mess into fragments, it sorted into "light", "medium" and "dark" green piles. CG> different shades throughout the year and clarify them (q.v.) BH>sound like good additions to the stuff sold at the Church bizar and also BH>for craft shows. Not to mention gifts. If I *really* put out the word, I'd have everyone I know hanging on to their old candles for me. I could set aside a storage space at home for the sorting of different colours - red, pink, peach, tangerine etc - and then clarify these batches. Did you have in mind clarifying wax and then offering it for sale as pre-coloured wax at craft shows, so that otherscould then make use of it? I confess that after this last Christmas season was over, I wish I'd approached several social organisers and asked them to save the old candles for me. BH>I also have essential oils from my Massaging, and I supose I could scent BH>the green wax too. What do you think? Check with either a supplier, or experiment carefully. Massaging oil is usually applied at body temperature, right? Who knows what happens to its componennts at flame-temperature? The manufacturer's name from the bottle should provide a lead to information. Their labortaory testing probably has to certify that it's non-toxic at flame temperatures. Christopher.Greaves@CapCanada.Com www.interlog.com/~cgreaves * 1st 2.00b #6263 * Less torque, More traction! --- PCBoard (R) v15.3 (OS/2) 5 * Origin: FidoNet: CAP/CANADA Support BBS : 416 287-0234 (1:250/710) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: F1NC1995 Date: 01/18/98 From: DORIS DIGNARD Time: 08:55pm \/To: CHRISTOPHER GREAVES (Read 2 times) Subj: Oak Leaves CG>Now, I'm not at all fond of peanuts, so peanut shells have never >taken a part in my composting. That makes me want to go buy some >now, just so that I can see how they fare in the vermicomposter. Chris, have you ever lived in an area with a load of oak trees? Those leaves NEVER decompose. I cleaned up those suckers for over 20 years. I hope that I never have to get rid of oak leaves again. Doris Dignard ddignard@idirect.com doris.dignard@capcanada.com * 1st 2.00 #9125 * Once again..Windows is not a virus, viruses DO something. --- PCBoard (R) v15.3 (OS/2) 5 * Origin: FidoNet: CAP/CANADA Support BBS : 416 287-0234 (1:250/710) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: F1P00000 Date: 01/19/98 From: PAUL ROGERS Time: 06:18pm \/To: CHRISTOPHER GREAVES (Read 2 times) Subj: Compost CG> Now, I'm not at all fond of peanuts, so peanut shells have never CG> taken a part in my composting. That makes me want to go buy some CG> now, just so that I can see how they fare in the vermicomposter. I'm not sure I would. They are subject to HIGHLY toxic aflatoxins. ... Let Bhagwans be Bhagwans. --- Blue Wave v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Noah's Kitchen, Portland, Or. 503-977-3934 (1:105/37) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: F1P00001 Date: 01/19/98 From: FR. LEE MC COLLOSTER Time: 07:26pm \/To: DORIS DIGNARD (Read 2 times) Subj: Peanut shells -=> Quoting Doris Dignard to Timothy Duehring <=- DD> When we turn our gardens over in the spring, we always run into DD> peanuts in the shell that have been deposited there in the fall by DD> squirrels. The shell may be a bit soft, but it is no way decayed. DD> Interesting, no? FWIW, Peanuts are a leguminous herb, with a very high oil content. they are designed to not rot. (Did I write that correctly?). Peace, Fr. Lee + May we all awake in the Lord, /+\ That we may all Fall Asleep in the Lord, (+++) I o I Fr. Lee [Rt. Rev. Fr. Paul (Lee) Mc Colloster] I{+}I 1:396/40 fr.lee@reu.org ftp@reu.org message help +++++ PRAYERS & other MAILING LIST listserv@reu.org message help http://www.gnofn.org/~orthodox ... Waitress to patron, Coffee? Patron, That's my guess too. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20 --- InterEcho 1.19 * Origin: HOLY INNOCENTS ODX. CHURCH BBS 504-738-2681 TRY GOD (1:396/40) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: F1Q00000 Date: 01/19/98 From: CHRISTOPHER GREAVES Time: 11:57am \/To: ALL (Read 2 times) Subj: bake-sterilising soil BM> Soil temperature of 180 degrees for 30 minutes will control BM>molds, nematodes, fungi, soil insects and most weed seeds. A follow-up: I've baked small trays of soil at 180 for 30 minutes. It appears to have killed of weeds, but I notices that some re-potted seedlings don't do very well in the soil. Investigation reveals that worms are present; my suspicion is that 180x30 minutes is not enough to kill off worm-eggs. Now, I have not kept careful track of my soil usage, so starting today I plan to bake at 220x30, and to store the cooled soil in cardboard cartons (ex-milk variety) with labels, and carry the labelling across when i re-pot. Since I'm also planning to involve my floor of the apartment building in contributing domestic waste as a means of high-volume testing my vermicomposters, I want to be able to provide truly- sterile soil in return. I would appreciate any further comments on producing worm-less compost. I should add that (in my head) I am trying to design a device that will separate worms from soil. Strategic funnels that channel the worms away from light into dark, and even a maze come to mind. I have read that worms will migrate along a crevice. makes sense to me to provide crevices that will lure worms into a 'worm-trap" area. Thanks for any hints, suggestions or tips. Christopher.Greaves@CapCanada.Com www.interlog.com/~cgreaves * 1st 2.00b #6263 * Less torque, More traction! --- PCBoard (R) v15.3 (OS/2) 5 * Origin: FidoNet: CAP/CANADA Support BBS : 416 287-0234 (1:250/710) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: F1Q00001 Date: 01/20/98 From: CHRISTOPHER GREAVES Time: 08:46am \/To: PAUL ROGERS (Read 2 times) Subj: Compost CG> Now, I'm not at all fond of peanuts, so peanut shells have never PR>I'm not sure I would. They are subject to HIGHLY toxic aflatoxins. ??????????? Please? Christopher.Greaves@CapCanada.Com www.interlog.com/~cgreaves * 1st 2.00b #6263 * Don't Brake! --- PCBoard (R) v15.3 (OS/2) 5 * Origin: FidoNet: CAP/CANADA Support BBS : 416 287-0234 (1:250/710) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: F1Q00002 Date: 01/15/98 From: ROB PRINGLE Time: 02:17pm \/To: CHRISTOPHER GREAVES (Read 2 times) Subj: cuttings??? CG>From "Periodic Kingdom" by P.W. Atkins: CG> Just to the North of calcium lies magnesium, a region CG> with similar but, again, subtly different properties. CG> magnesium is less reactive than calcium. ... Ahhhh - good stuff. That answers several questions that were hanging around somewhere in the back of my mind. Thank you Christopher. I hate to say it though - but for the moment it looks like a moot point. I lost all my AVs, and a few other house plants during that power failuer following the ice storm in this area. Ready to start again though. * SLMR 2.1a * --- Maximus/2 3.01 * Origin: Juxtaposition BBS. Lasalle, Quebec, Canada (1:167/133) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: F1R00000 Date: 01/21/98 From: CHRISTOPHER GREAVES Time: 05:29am \/To: TIMOTHY DUEHRING (Rcvd) (Read 2 times) Subj: Compost CG>TD>of my compost piles everything was broken down except for the peanut CG>the peanut husks. I had always thought of them as "fluffy" fibre, TD> I bought a chipper/shredder this past year, so now I no longer TD>have this problem. The smaller pieces decompose much faster. Ahhah! But did the peanut shells decompose, or are they just shredded to fibre with their half-life of 500 years? Christopher.Greaves@CapCanada.Com www.interlog.com/~cgreaves * 1st 2.00b #6263 * Less torque, More traction! --- PCBoard (R) v15.3 (OS/2) 5 * Origin: FidoNet: CAP/CANADA Support BBS : 416 287-0234 (1:250/710)