Re: We're waiting...

Re coworker. That's a tough situation. can't ask her to go outside, hmmm. I
make my husband move downwind, or if I can, I just step upwind of his fumes.
If you're still working, she should move. Don't suppose there's a desinated
smoking area? Hope you can get this worked out. Getting an unwelcome breath
of smoke can sure ruin a nice day.
Judy B
z 6 Idaho, hyacinths, forsythia, squill & ipheion? (sp?) in bloom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 7:16 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] We're waiting...


> The only trouble I had yesterday with the potting mix was the frozen
chunks.
> The pile was outside and we worked outside, too.  This is a bulkier mix
for
> woody plants, not the fine milled stuff you'd use for filling trays.  But
> you are right.  Those light materials like milled sphagnum, vermiculite, &
> perlite can be tough on the nose and lungs.  The only problem in that area
> for me so far is the other woman they hired with me.  She breaks
frequently
> for cigarettes and doesn't always move away from the work area to smoke.
> Sort of ruins the fresh air for me.
>
> Kitty
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Donna " <justme@prairieinet.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 8:14 PM
> Subject: RE: [CHAT] We're waiting...
>
>
> > Kitty, I realize you are working outside so this may not apply.... but
> > found wearing some type of breathing mask helps in the greenhouse when
> > we are plants thousands of plugs and seeds. That darn potting soil will
> > make your sinuses go nuts while filling up a zillion trays! (well mine
> > anyways)
> >
> > Donna
> >
> >
> > >
> > > That sounds like it work a treat, Kitty; think you'd find it very
> > > useful and it would keep you relatively clean for whipping out on
> > > errands.  Of course, if it were me, I'd still have potting soil
> > > everywhere BUT where the apron was:-)
> > >
> > > Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
> >
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