tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531417754771049461.post4889508740859299419..comments2023-10-19T04:41:52.176-05:00Comments on 4 the Love of Family: Straw Bale Gardening 101.1MamaBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04896263778296383533noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531417754771049461.post-75960038998678700652009-04-29T21:07:00.000-05:002009-04-29T21:07:00.000-05:00I meant that the manure had already decayed into d...I meant that the manure had already decayed into dirt when it was put on our garden. Not fresh from a cow. You know what I meant. ;-)Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362207430242737134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531417754771049461.post-27654426888076351192009-04-29T21:06:00.000-05:002009-04-29T21:06:00.000-05:00Manure is WONDERFUL stuff. We always had a farmer...Manure is WONDERFUL stuff. We always had a farmer-member of our church give us tons of it, right from his pile on his farm, to till right into our garden. Once the manure decays into dirt, it doesn't smell at all. :-)<br />This is so interesting--I'm so glad you're sharing this. I'm hoping to try it myself next year, after learning all about it from you!Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362207430242737134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531417754771049461.post-48740312942679886222009-04-29T15:56:00.000-05:002009-04-29T15:56:00.000-05:00Very intersting! I am doing a traditional garden ...Very intersting! I am doing a traditional garden minus any fertilizer. Everything is coming up that should be to date...so here's hoping. Keep us updated, I might try your method next year!Jenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074541529484344348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531417754771049461.post-67817994245795019142009-04-29T05:12:00.000-05:002009-04-29T05:12:00.000-05:00Can't wait to see how this works! It would be the ...Can't wait to see how this works! It would be the most feasible way for us to have a garden. We've got big hopes for you!<br /><br />I'm really glad to hear you get to use bagged manure....<br /><br />LucyLucy and Ethelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034416537494911411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531417754771049461.post-31805038166256665712009-04-28T23:06:00.000-05:002009-04-28T23:06:00.000-05:00Well....I bought 3, 40 pound bags and I use a larg...Well....I bought 3, 40 pound bags and I use a large plastic (DISPOSABLE) container to scoop it out. I start on one end of the bales one day and the other the next to help keep the distribution as equal as possible. It's very composted so it's fine and easy to sprinkle. The bags sit in my garage and surprisingly don't smell. We have a farmer in the family but the thought of transporting the stuff and storing it makes the cost of buying it WELL worth it. :)<br /><br />How much does manure cost? $4.95 a bag.<br />Which is the best manure to use? Sheep<br />Why so much and why every day? It's the most affordable way to add lots of nitrogen.MamaBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896263778296383533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531417754771049461.post-27916821324093587582009-04-28T22:59:00.000-05:002009-04-28T22:59:00.000-05:00...And what kind of cup one uses to measure cow ma......And what kind of cup one uses to measure cow manure? The same cups used in baking? lol<br /><br />I'm sorry I am having such a giggle at your gardening practices :)<br /><br />You'll be the one laughing when you are blessed with the awesome garden in a few... weeks? ...months?<br /><br />As you can see, this city gal sticks to simple watering of hydrangeas. Wouldn't want to get my hands dirty. ;) <br /><br />(Pun fully intended)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301351423775971048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531417754771049461.post-58970772540271355182009-04-28T22:57:00.000-05:002009-04-28T22:57:00.000-05:00So I am fascinated and a bit frightened to find ou...So I am fascinated and a bit frightened to find out exactly how one procures 4 cups of cow manure daily. <br /><br />And exactly how one might go about "sprinkling" 4 cups of cow manure as well. ;)<br /><br />This of course, coming from a city girl...Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301351423775971048noreply@blogger.com