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Shredded Green Waste537 viewsShredded green waste is moved to the composting bays where it gets another dose of water.Aug 26, 2009
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Composting Crew - Saturdays - 9:00 a.m.544 viewsVolunteers meet every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the lower composting area to build compost. All garden members are welcome to participate. Sturdy shoes and gloves are recommended.Aug 26, 2009
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Compost Bays551 viewsThe compost area consists of 3 rows with 4 compost bays in each row.Aug 26, 2009
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Compost Bays558 viewsEach row of bays has a Beginning Bay (far right-hand side), two Intermediate Bays and a Ready Bay (left-hand side of the picture).Aug 26, 2009
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Woody Green Waste544 viewsWoody, sticky and/or thorny materials are piled on the left-hand side near the black fence.Aug 26, 2009
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Tuesday Breaktime570 viewsThe Gourmet Composting and Shredding crews enjoy coffee and snacks when they are finished. It is a great time to socialize with fellow garden members.Aug 26, 2009
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Spigot - Fralo Water Tank534 viewsThe spigot for the Fralo water tank is located just outside the shredder shed on the left-hand side.Aug 26, 2009
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Spigot - City Water555 viewsCity water is used if water from the Fralo tank is unavailable.Aug 26, 2009
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MacKissic Shredder533 viewsAfter the shredding is done the MacKissic is rolled back into the shed.Aug 26, 2009
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Shredding Pile Finished549 viewsOnce all of the green waste has been shredded and watered the pile is complete.Aug 26, 2009
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Covering the Shredded Pile531 viewsThe pile is completely covered to keep the moisture in until the Composting Crew builds it into the compost bays on Saturday morning. Until then the material will heat up and begin to decompose.Aug 26, 2009
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Building the Shred Pile570 viewsAs the pile of green waste builds up it gets watered. Watering the material helps accelerate the composting process.Aug 26, 2009
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