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Posted: Mar/23/2007 10:43 PM PST
http://GardenBed.notlong.com 23 March 2007 Zone 5. The soil is too wet to work. I had some straw used as mulch to winter protect my Canna Lilies, so I decided to shred it and place on the garden bed to increase the fibre content. It will be rototilled into the soil when the moisture content is appropiate. I found that the straw almost completely disappears come planting time about the 24 of May or earlier. Durgan. |
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Posted: Mar/23/2007 11:51 PM PST
So exactly what does the straw do? Why would you want to increase the fiber content of a garden bed? |
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Posted: Mar/24/2007 12:20 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by bensmom98 So exactly what does the straw do? Why would you want to increase the fiber content of a garden bed?The main reaon is getting moisture down to the plant roots. The mantra is when watering that you shouldn't have puddles form. All my life the soil was such that puddling was aways apparent, due to slow drainage into the bed. These straw fibers allow moisture to get where needed, also allows for some aeration to the roots. Sometime I add ground up partially composted wood chips, but the straw was available so I used it. Durgan. |
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Posted: Mar/24/2007 12:49 AM PST
My daughter, a senior a WVU in athlethic training came home today for spring break and shared with us some facts about fiber tonight over dinner. |
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Posted: Mar/24/2007 12:52 AM PST
Meaning I should be adding fiber to my diet, as well? |
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Posted: Mar/24/2007 12:52 AM PST
Quote: Originally posted by treeman My daughter, a senior a WVU in athlethic training came home today for spring break and shared with us some facts about fiber tonight over dinner.Elaborate please. Enlighten us. Durgan. |
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Posted: Mar/24/2007 12:55 AM PST
You asked for it.... Well lesseee.... she learned in her community health class......ummmm Ok, If its a sinker, you need more fiber in your diet.... if its a floater, your fiber intake is good. |
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Posted: Mar/24/2007 12:58 AM PST
Dinner conversation, eh? Where's the green smiley? |
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Posted: Mar/24/2007 12:59 AM PST
It is only dinner on the West coast. |
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Posted: Mar/24/2007 1:02 AM PST
It sunk........ |
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