Hi terrene, that's exactly right. I had the bobcat remove the sod and get rid of it. Then I had him dig out 18 inches of soil and level it so I could install my weed mat. He then put the soil and 2 pickup truck loads of cured horse, and cow manure mixed with straw. I then covered the entire garden with the 3mil clear plastic to bake the soil or solarize it as some people call it. So it baked from the 2nd week of June until I installed the irrigation Monday of this week. The reason the plots are covered at this time is to keep them dry until I have gathered the rest of my materials that I will need to build my rows in the plots for planting. It will be much easier to mix the loom and stuff in when the soil thats there is dry. Once I have done that I will moisten the plots and do my planting. LOL I hope that answered your original question, I tend to be long winded sometimes. I will talk to you soon. Mark/Patmark

Ok granny start talkin'. We newbies need your help and instruction. Tell us everything you know. millie

Sheet composting (also referred to as "composting in place") is when you put your compostables directly on the garden, a little here, a little there in small amounts. Some people sprinkle a little dirt or leaves over it, if looking at it is bothersome although in the heat of summer, small bits of kitchen scraps become unrecognizable very quickly. The smaller the pieces, the more quickly they will break down. If you are more organized than I am, you can put everything in a blender and pour it here one day, there the next. It looks like your plot is big enough to absorb the amount of organic material generated by a family. If you have a large load some days, you can dig a little trench and bury it under an inch or 2 of soil. The soil covering will prevent odors discourage flies from becoming interested in it. The cool thing about composting is that you can do it however it fits into your lifestyle and yard. I find this to be an easy way to do composting without dedicating space to a pile or bin. There's also no lugging of finished compost later. That free manure sounds great. Kudos to you for using it. Good friend to have!

Well hello from Texas! welcome I have been a member for a few years now and have met some of the nicest people that you would wont to meat. good traders, you will have some that are well that just are!lol welcome again and look forward to tradeing with you. cvernon581 >