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Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 3:16
PM
Subject: Re: introduction and a WHOLE
lotta questions
Hi Jennifer
I would just like to endorse some of the replys made by Manfred. You will also
find some good stuff from Hugh Lovel (and others) in the BD now archives
back as far as 1998. It will take some time to sort through but I think worth
the effort
***Incidentally, his 4-hr. presentation , "basic, and
advanced,biodynamics" was professionally recorded, and tapes are still
available i believe.***
Where could I find this? This would be good for my dh to listen to in the
car as well.
<<You can get heaps of good tapes from Acres USA they have an
extensive catalog
***Share your soil test results with the
list?***
Ha! What soil tests. This we are working on. So, would the county ag
extension service down the road be the best place to get this
from?
<<< No way - no how - steer clear of fertiliser
company and Agriculture department soil testing. Get a Perry lab type test
(or Brookside ) and spend the money to do all trace elements so you know
where you are starting from.
We had planned on this, but then put it off, as we weren't
sure if there was a better way, and didn't want to become confused with all of
the fertilizer reccomendations we are sure to get. However, if this is the
best option, we will just nod politely and then do our own thing (something we
are getting to be very good at in recent years).
***As for the goat manure, depending on how densely it is
packed, and how large an area it comprises, i would add, in place, the Steiner
remedies ....prepared by a reputable practitioner...***
When does this need to be done? Now - right before we plant - naked under
a full moon ;-) ? <<< Good advice - dont put this stuff
out before it is properly composted
***If you can afford the time, and you're short on funds
anyway, keenly examine what grows on at least some of the fields as they are
now. Note the types of weeds prevalent, and get a book... "weeds and what they
tell"...E.Pfeiffer, and ask further questions of the list, too. Leave them
alone till you need to bring them into "production"***
I will get the book.
<<< or try Charles Walters Weed control without poisons or
there is another one by Jay L Macalman
Lay a good foundation and you will save time and trouble in the future
All the best
Lloyd Charles
