[USCC] Milfoil or cornelian effect on composting

[Cary Oshins]

David et al, the book referred to below, Commonsense Compost Making, is
available on line at http://journeytoforever.org/farm_library/QR/QRToC.html.

A delightful and fascinating little read it is!
Cary


Cary Oshins
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610-972-9018
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dmhill at aol.com>
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Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: [USCC] Milfoil or cornelian effect on composting


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> After a cursory internet search, I found the following at
http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Achillea+millefolium :
> "This plant is an essential ingredient of 'Quick Return' herbal compost
activator[32]. This is a dried and powdered mixture of several herbs that
can be added to a compost heap in order to speed up bacterial activity and
thus shorten the time needed to make the compost[K]."
>
> "[32] Bruce. M. E. Commonsense Compost Making. Faber 1977 ISBN
0-571-09990-4
> Excellent little booklet dealing with how to make compost by using herbs
to activate the heap. Gives full details of the herbs that are used."
>
> David Hill
>
>
> -----Original Message-----


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