Douglas Alpenstock wrote:These days, my "season" revolves around fire safety and fire bans. Char making is a byproduct of tree pruning, trail making and removal of deadfall to limit wildfire impact.
In winter, with snow on the ground, I drag around a barrel "kiln" and burn where the wood is. It's much easier to haul the char than the wood.
Douglas, can you show a picture of your "Kiln"? ...and tell me about your process?
Dian Green wrote:Well, I had 3 takers so sent them off today.
I feel vaguely like I'm sending out some sort of evangelical materials but at least the recipients did ask for them.
Thekla McDaniels wrote:I put the vinegar in while the bones are still in the stock pot. (I only use stainless steel pot.)
If they are very clean, chicken feet which a rich source of collagen.
Timothy Norton wrote:A simple question with unlimited answers.
What is your favorite cover crop?
What about it appeals to you? Do you use it for a specific purpose in mind? Is the timing important?