RE: [cg] using shredded office paper in compost

2004-04-28 Thread Cary Oshins
I have used shredded office paper in lots of bins. The only trouble comes at the very beginning, becasue those sharp edges hurt! The best thing to do is to wet the paper several days before adding the worms, to give it a chance to soften up. The glossy paper is fine to include in small amounts.

RE: [cg] using shredded office paper in compost

2004-04-28 Thread Cary Oshins
to do with the paper--RECYCLE IT! Wormly yours, Cary -Original Message- From: Mike McGrath [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 2:07 PM To: Cary Oshins; ACGA listserve Subject: Re: [cg] using shredded office paper in compost Cary--as you know, I greatly respect

[cg] garden rules

2004-01-06 Thread Cary Oshins
uck cap he uses to store supplies under, and has received specific complaints. I do not want to try to get into regulating aesthetics, however, my boss says we have to do something. Does anyone out there have an example of a workable rule that addresses this? Many thanks, Cary Oshins Composting

[cg] Compost-Grown Tomato contest

2004-05-19 Thread Cary Oshins
arre, PA, from July 27-29, features a full line-up of organics-related sessions. For details and registration forms for both the contest and the conference, go to the PROP website at www.proprecycles.org or call (800) 769-PROP (7767). Cary Oshins Composting Specialist Lehigh County Office of Sol

RE: [cg] Questions about Fall Clean

2005-10-20 Thread Cary Oshins
t has been three years since the change. Gardners are now allowed to have perennials, install fences and drainiage, and do other plot improvements that would never have happened before. Cary Cary Oshins Composting Specialist Lehigh County Office Of Solid Waste and Recycling Allentown, PA Manufa

RE: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-24 Thread Cary Oshins
Neither of the two gardens (both around 10 plots) that I manage have fencing, and theft is the #1 problem. They are both situated on public parks, and neither has an effective association. My question to those with fences: Are they locked? Does every plot-holder get a key? Are there limited acce

RE: Re ubject: RE: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-25 Thread Cary Oshins
Oops! Typo! There are 100 plots each. Each plot is 15x30. -Original Message- From: Pauline Tessier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 5:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re ubject: RE: [cg] Fencing Dear Cary, You say: "Neither of the two gardens (both around