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Re: Cat and other (feces) in the garden

(I expect to be out in the sticks someday with a worthless truck or less
than.) I have heard somewhere, probably years ago, since I cannot
recall, of there being a fairly simple (ie, anyone can do it and a trip
to town for supplies was not involved) and reliable procedure for
rendering dog & cat manure safe for composting. The cat box especially
seems to be a treasure-trove of nitrogen.

If worms are the problem, the first thing that comes to mind is the
vermicidal Wormwood (although this is probably as unfit for pregnant
persons to get near as that catbox). Many herbals are brimming with
vermicides.

Unfortunately, whatever the method I saw was, it was neither this not
sterilization using temperature-
so I am at quite a loss. Then again, pouring a good amount of boiling
water into a container with such material, if not what it was, might be
worth asking about. I was rather surprised- and delighted- when boiling
water was recommended as an herbicide.

I very enthusiastically welcome comments and feedback on the matter, and
should also inquire about what is recommended for treating any areas
where the manure has been buried in the garden by the animals
themselves. I'm sure boiling water can't be used for this, if I want to
keep the plants.

Good Gardening!

Rob
ChroniPepperoni@webtv.net
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