FAQ #2 - How are they used (pt 1) How are they used? In FAQ #1 I
listed the organic materials I use in my garden. I will be
discussing the use of each of these materials in the garden in a
way that relates to the professional. I will also cross
reference the materials list so that you can put the list into
perspective as to the various uses of the materials. So let’s
get started. Remember I am not going to explain WHY these work
in this FAQ. That’s going to be covered in another one. Compost
is probably the most recognized organic material in use today.
Finished compost (as opposed to fresh manure) is a very
important material when warranted, but it is not needed as much
as is thought. Compost is made from the digestion of living
tissues by microbes, insects, and worms found in nature. The
process is called rot, putrefaction, decay, mold, decomposition,
and rarely, digestion. The microbes in a compost pile will
become so active that much heat is generated inside the pile.
This heat, well over 120 degrees F (s