Presents several farming and gardening tips. Creation of a greenhouse; Nontoxic way to remove the sticky residue left by jar labels and other stickers; Benefits of paper mulch.
COUNTRY life, TREE diseases & pests, CHERRIES, PAPER, MULCHING, COMPOSTING
Abstract
The article presents answers and questions related to rural living. One person asks about the black knot fungus on cherry tree. Another questions the possibility of using shredded paper as mulch or making compost from office paper.
Reports on the use of newspapers for mulching. Minimal soil contamination by mulch made of paper; Safety of most color and black inks used in printing; Avoidance of mixing magazines and glossy newspaper inserts into mulch.