| Random files - Sustainability |
Fralo Water Tank478 viewsWater runoff is collected from the roof of the nearby Little League equipment shed.
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Stable Waste506 viewsThe crew mixes in stable waste with the shredded material then it all gets watered thoroughly. Moisture helps keep the bacteria in the manure alive so they can break down the green waste. Composting needs all three components (green waste, manure and water) to be successful.
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Rain Barrel Installation (June 2015)229 viewsRain water being drawn from the barrel. (Photo Credit: Dean Cleverdon (2015))
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Shredded Green Waste466 viewsShredded green waste is moved to the composting bays where it gets another dose of water.
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Stable Waste Pits802 viewsAt the top of the garden are two large pits which contain stable waste (a mixture of horse manure, wood shavings, straw, etc.).
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Rain Barrel Installation (June 2015)265 viewsTwo 63-gal rain barrels made from from recycled plastic food grade containers were installed June 6, 2015 to collect water from the roof of the tractor shed. (Photo Credit: Dean Cleverdon (2015))
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Environmentally Friendly681 viewsThis material will be used by gardeners as raw stable waste, Gourmet compost and in the lower garden compost pits.
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Rain Barrel Installation (June 2015)275 viewsWater flows into the screen-covered opening on top of the barrel. (Photo Credit: Dean Cleverdon (2015))
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