We dredge the draw that runs across the middle of our property, where
all the rain runs and washes what little soil we have, yearly and spread
this back on our lawn or pasture. 

Garnet

On Wed, 2004-02-11 at 11:25, Richard Harris wrote:
> Hi Thora,
> 
> I would think that river bottom or bank soil would be best. Much of the
> higher ground has washed downhill and thus many minerals have been depleted
> there.
> 
> I bet some experienced farmer can and will give you good info.
> 
> Best regards,
> Richard Harris, 56 yr FL Pharmacist
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thora Rasmussen [mailto:mugg...@rockies.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:22 AM
> To: silver-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: CS>Nutrient depleted soil
> 
> 
> Does anyone have info on what constitutes good soil management.  What kind
> of organic material is needed to keep our soil healthy?  I have considered
> replacing the soil in my garden with soil from the mountains around here.
> We still have land that has never been worked by man at all.  But any
> suggestions, especially based on research would be appreciated.  In
> particular for trace minerals.
> 
> As a side bar, can trace minerals be purchased in supplement form in Canada
> that anyone know of?  They seem to be the thing I am lacking the most.  The
> only thing I have seen so far is a multivitamin that contains some trace
> minerals, but I don't want the entire range of vitamins, just those I am
> short on.
> 
> Thora
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Dayton [mailto:jack...@harbornet.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 4:39 PM
> To: silver-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Re: CS>taking supplements]
> 
> 
> Garnet   2/10/04 7:39 AM  Wrote:
> 
> > Better to spend your money on organic and
> > natural food based sources.
> ********************
> I guess you mean those grown in nutrient depleted soils,
> or maybe you prefer that the grower dump tons of
> chemicals in his fields in an attempt to replace what
> MANY years of mismanagement ruined.
> 
>  Well I, for one, will / do rely on properly formulated
> suppliments that are no longer present in our foods -
> I do miss the benefits of the enzimes.
> 
> There many reputable formulators out there,
> and also reputable retailers.
> 
> There is a learning curve.
> 
> Jack
> 
> Be Nice
> 
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