Ryan Kennedy

I have searched around but could not find what the circle with what looks like the letters "UP" in it means?
Could someone help me me?

Thank you

Thank you all for the replies.
Thank you Anne for the links... I have already read through those however.
Yes the extra time and emissions has been on my mind for sure.  There are lots of long shredded and stringy material in the piles that do not fit the bill of what "I would like" or consider mulch. Half of the largest pile will qualify as brush and bramble. This part would definitely benefit from shredding to be an ideal mulch, but it may just have to go on my beds and paths anyway.
I am on a suburban acre lot so unfortunately some "I admit a very small amount" of thought may need to be placed on aesthetics for the sake of the neighbors... Sometimes people believe that You should be doing what they want. LOL
So, it was already looking like the piles were just going to have to be as they are...

Thanks all

Hello All

I have recently taken 2 large loads of wood chips from a local tree service to use for mulch and such.  One pile is more coarse than the other as their chipper was not set up to well and I would like to run it again through a smaller (homeowner) chipper/shredder.  No pieces in this pile would exceed a 2"-3" chipper capacity.  I am wondering though if I was to dump small amounts into the upper hopper portion of a chipper would it function the way I hope or just clog up.  
Does anyone own a homeowner (i.e. troy bilt or similar 8-10hp) and have any experience with this?   I am holding off on purchasing one as I am not sure if it will work without feeding just small handfuls as these piles are roughly 10-12 feet in diameter x 5+ feet high.  I would imagine that anything less than a 5 gallon bucket being fed each time into the hopper would take way too long in my opinion.  Any input would be great.
Thanks

Hey James which test do you recommend from Logan labs? There is a $25, $30 and $55 test

I hear you.
Thank you

What do you all prefer as far as soil testing? Through local ag ext or get your own test kit?  I know quality of test kits vary.

Hey All.
I am interested in growing blueberries and raspberries somewhere on our lot.  Does anyone have good luck in the 7a zone?  

I have visited this place without joining for a few years now.  I have been slowly pulled in by things I have seen of permaculture ways. I live in a suburban setting that was created back in the late 60's.  Large lots w/ ranch home. I have been slowly playing in the dirt, fumbling along mostly and allowing myself to be spontaneous and impulsive, doing whatever I like over the past years.
I hope to learn and be inspired while spending time here. I want to spend even more time transforming this piece of land with the help and ideas of others in this community.

Thanks
Ryan