What a great post. Thank you
I asked about the ivy in the ASK A QUESTION forum and no one suggested cooking it and then putting it on the compost pile. It's the wrong time of year to do that, now, because our temps are dropping and I have stored all tubs, etc. that could be damaged by freezing temps down in the garage. So, this year, it's over the cliff, but next year when I attack the vinca that has invaded the area under the dogwood tree, I'll have a tub ready to cook the stuff
Actually, I don't have much to put in my own compost pile. I have to go and get OM. Up here, it's a case of "If you want it, come and get it." Now, that I have met the guy up the road, I won't have to drive so far to get OM. Since we live in wild fire country, he has to brush his land regularly, limb his trees and remove ladder fuels every year. He's been taking all of that wonderful stuff to the dump's green waste pile. We also don't have garbage pick up and have to haul our own to the dump.
I won't gather any more forest duff, but will concentrate on other materials.
Smiles,
Lyn
