Gardening Dilemma ... (actually, two dilemmas) - Animal Rights Zone2024-03-28T21:39:33Zhttp://arzone.ning.com/forum/topics/gardening-dilemma-actually-two-dilemmas?commentId=4715978%3AComment%3A99628&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSounds good. If you are inte…tag:arzone.ning.com,2012-06-03:4715978:Comment:999182012-06-03T02:40:15.187ZKerry Bakerhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/KerryBaker
<p>Sounds good. If you are intending to sell any of your produce you might check with whoever is able to certify you organic. They may also have some vegan recipes to alternate your fertiliser regimen with.</p>
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<p>Sounds good. If you are intending to sell any of your produce you might check with whoever is able to certify you organic. They may also have some vegan recipes to alternate your fertiliser regimen with.</p>
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<p>Cheers</p> Thanks so much for your input…tag:arzone.ning.com,2012-06-03:4715978:Comment:998182012-06-03T02:05:53.326ZLisa Vhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/LisaViger
<p>Thanks so much for your input, you guys! ... Tim has his bee issue, I have the organic issue :). I've always struggled with this - even before I was vegan - and the ideal solution is obviously total veganic. I still don't think I can do the manure. I dunno if it's just me being stubborn, but it just feels ... not right.</p>
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<p>This looks like a good mix, and I'm working on locating the ingredients locally ... (obviously, I would use the animal free options).</p>
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<p>Thanks so much for your input, you guys! ... Tim has his bee issue, I have the organic issue :). I've always struggled with this - even before I was vegan - and the ideal solution is obviously total veganic. I still don't think I can do the manure. I dunno if it's just me being stubborn, but it just feels ... not right.</p>
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<p>This looks like a good mix, and I'm working on locating the ingredients locally ... (obviously, I would use the animal free options).</p>
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<h2>The Quick and Easy Guide to Homemade Fertilizer</h2>
<p><strong>Organic Fertilizer Recipe</strong> </p>
<p><em>Mix uniformly, in parts by volume:</em> <em>4 parts seed meal <br/>1/3 part ordinary agricultural lime, best finely ground <br/>1/3 part gypsum (or double the agricultural lime) <br/>1/3 part dolomitic lime</em> </p>
<p><br/><em>Plus, for best results: <br/>1 part bone meal, rock phosphate or high-phosphate guano <br/>1/2 to 1 part kelp meal (or 1 part basalt dust) <br/>1/2 level kitchen measuring teaspoonful (carefully measured) of ordinary washing borax per each four quarts of seedmeal.**</em> </p>
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<p>from: <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/2006-06-01/A-Better-Way-to-Fertilize-Your-Garden.aspx?page=5" target="_blank">http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/2006-06-01/A-Better-Way-to-Fertilize-Your-Garden.aspx?page=5</a></p> Thanks for those resources, K…tag:arzone.ning.com,2012-06-01:4715978:Comment:996282012-06-01T14:25:19.981ZLisa Vhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/LisaViger
<p>Thanks for those resources, Kerry. Adopting horses ... I did equine rescue a while back. WOW is it expensive. Once everything is figured in, the cost is about $200-$300 a month, per horse. I'd do it again, but can't afford it. </p>
<p>Thanks for those resources, Kerry. Adopting horses ... I did equine rescue a while back. WOW is it expensive. Once everything is figured in, the cost is about $200-$300 a month, per horse. I'd do it again, but can't afford it. </p> Have a look at;
http://www.t…tag:arzone.ning.com,2012-06-01:4715978:Comment:993702012-06-01T12:09:03.149ZKerry Bakerhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/KerryBaker
<p>Have a look at;</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.thevegetariansite.com/env_veganorganic.htm" target="_blank">http://www.thevegetariansite.com/env_veganorganic.htm</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.gentleworld.org/easy-guide-to-vegan-organic-fertilisers/" target="_blank">http://www.gentleworld.org/easy-guide-to-vegan-organic-fertilisers/</a></p>
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<p>Also check out Planet Natural.com</p>
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<p>Regarding the horses, can you maybe offer t adopt a couple and just let them graze…</p>
<p>Have a look at;</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.thevegetariansite.com/env_veganorganic.htm" target="_blank">http://www.thevegetariansite.com/env_veganorganic.htm</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.gentleworld.org/easy-guide-to-vegan-organic-fertilisers/" target="_blank">http://www.gentleworld.org/easy-guide-to-vegan-organic-fertilisers/</a></p>
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<p>Also check out Planet Natural.com</p>
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<p>Regarding the horses, can you maybe offer t adopt a couple and just let them graze and use their manure? They'll have a good life and you'll get a benefit from looking after them. I would have a problem using manure from horses that were neglected or abused.</p>
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<p>Good luck.</p>
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<p></p> I agree with Billy, Lisa. I w…tag:arzone.ning.com,2012-06-01:4715978:Comment:994522012-06-01T08:21:45.890ZCarolyn Baileyhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/CarolynBailey
<p>I agree with Billy, Lisa. I would have no problem with using the manure. </p>
<p>I would be interested in hearing the reasons why someone might have a problem with using the manure though. </p>
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<p>I agree with Billy, Lisa. I would have no problem with using the manure. </p>
<p>I would be interested in hearing the reasons why someone might have a problem with using the manure though. </p>
<p></p> I would use the manure until…tag:arzone.ning.com,2012-06-01:4715978:Comment:996162012-06-01T07:35:38.273ZBilly Lhttp://arzone.ning.com/profile/BillyLovci
<p>I would use the manure until the veganic compost was abundant enough to take its place.<br></br>To my mind it is like feeding rescued/feral cats, who even leading vegan petfood sites will recommend meat for their diets, you have to do what you have to do. Using the manure would be a practical matter, it's probably free, and if it will be burned anyway, why not grow vegan food with it? The difference between cats and your situation is that there is a much closer end in sight to the use of animal…</p>
<p>I would use the manure until the veganic compost was abundant enough to take its place.<br/>To my mind it is like feeding rescued/feral cats, who even leading vegan petfood sites will recommend meat for their diets, you have to do what you have to do. Using the manure would be a practical matter, it's probably free, and if it will be burned anyway, why not grow vegan food with it? The difference between cats and your situation is that there is a much closer end in sight to the use of animal products.<br/>I can't wait for the day I have a little patch of earth to do the same thing with.</p>