Re: Fave Organic Fert reply

**R* M* M* <r*@comcast.net>**

I'd like to add to this discussion in regards to straw bale gardening. I grew vegetables in straw bales and gave presentations until I realized there was a problem with clopyralid sold as sting used on the fields. As you say it passes through the animal but is long lasting and suppresses plant growth. It even makes it's way into municipal composting which then passes to the home garden. Here in Western Oregon I'm able to trace to the grower and ask if they've used it. Organic wheat growers usually want to till their straw back into their fields or for other uses. Bales clean of this product are a lot of fun for growing veggies and can improve the soil but I've been leery of over promoting it.

Rose Marie Nichols MCGee
On Apr 25, 2013, at 9:25 AM, Daryl wrote:

> Nina,
> 
> I used to use a fair amount of horse manure for the same reason. Then it 
> became common for people to use Grazon on their pastures. It and other long 
> acting herbicides pass through the animal and will kill your garden. I first 
> net and they can be viewed at  http://www.hort.net/lists/gwlphotos

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