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Do you have a growing problem you solved with a unique remedy? Dirty secrets you would like to share? Perhaps you have a soil problem you haven't solved yet? Our web community loves to garden, and would love to read about your tips in our garden blog. And we welcome your business link! We work in the winter too. We're currently researching crops that can be harvested throughout the winter season in the Okanagan. Please let us know if you're growing some 'winter food ' and share the wealth of garden knowledge!

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The Okanagan Xeriscape Assoc is holding a contest for best garden, and Classic Compost will be "unloading" one of the prizes. You could win $500 just for entering! The Xeriscape Assoc aims to build awareness of xeriscape gardening principles for a healthier community. We'll all benefit from photos of your garden, publicizing the need to conserve our natural resources. The contest is open to all residential homeowners in the Central Okanagan (Lake Country to Peachland) with any water-wise or xeriscape landscaping on their property. Winners will be selected based on their understanding and demonstration...

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Manure used as a fertilizer on sprouts is suspected of being the source of the recent E. Coli outbreak in Europe. Manure was also found responsible for the Cryptosporidium outbreaks in the Kelowna water system several years ago. Experts are reminding us how important it is to know the origin of your manure, otherwise it could become the source of spreading foodborne pathogens such as E. coli. I'm a believer in composting manure before you add it to edibles or any area where kids and pets may be roaming around. A little manure does add the right nutrients for growing vegetables, and we use a little...

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