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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 9:59 pm Post subject: raw veggies around plants
Is it ok to put raw veggies in a flower bed? Does it cause bugs on your plants? Or is it good to put your scraps directly on or around your plants?

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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:07 pm Post subject:
I've never tried this Rosebud as all my vegetable matter goes straight into our compost bins. The only exceptions are tomatoes and potatoes as they may harbour blight. I would imagine scattering them around your flower beds may cause a few problems - ie bugs, slugs and snails or even mould and fungal growth. _________________

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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:32 pm Post subject:
Rodents could be a bad problem too. You could run them thru the blender to create a puree then dig a hole between a couple of plants and pour it in. _________________ Mortals must do what they are here to creatively do or they will become cranky. If you can't stand the heat, don't tickle the Dragon

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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject: raw veggies
Thank you for your advice.You have been very helpful with some of my problems.It's good to have people with experience to help you.Thanks .

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