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The Good Stuff A number of teachers year in and year out, use a unusual technique to teach their students, namely talking trash. No, I’m not talking about that insulting banter commonly used on basketball and volleyball courts. I’m talking about calculating recycling percentages, charting composting temperatures, comparing the costs of disposal options and researching waste reduction technologies… Why the very thought of it all sends a shiver up my spine! And this year has certainly been no exception. Newbold School is a prime example with their composting program. With the generous help of Mike Baron, Newbold school is equipped with the crème de la crème of composting enclosures and screens. For over a year now, Mr. Conlin’s 5th grade class has been taking over 85% of the school’s lunchroom garbage (paper and food wastes) combining it with chipped brush, leaves and other yard waste and composting it. Literally TONS of stuff from Newbold School that used to be landfilled has been converted into a valuable commodity! Yup, all this effort is now paying dividends, after hours of work composting and screening compost, and the addition of some llama manure, courtesy of Mr. Don Johnson, the first edition of Newbold Gold compost has arrived. On inspecting the product, I must say that Newbold Gold 2000 is a particularly good vintage with earthy tones and a rich, sweet bouquet. While you must keep in mind that I work at a landfill, the bottom line is, IT’S GOOD STUFF!, and will provide nutrients for plant growth, increase soil water holding capacity and decrease plant diseases. Now just to be sure that the Dept of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection doesn’t swoop down and put the kybosh on the whole operation: Disclaimer: These endorsements, while more than likely all true, are solely the opinion of Bart Sexton and should not be taken as labeling claims for the product. So now that all you gardeners are at the edge of your seat, wondering, how do I get some of “The Good Stuff”, I’m sorry to tell you…it’s all gone. The entire 90+ bags of 2000 vintage Newbold Gold went out the door in just a few days. The proceeds will be funding a trip for Mr. Conlin’s class. The primary purchasers of the maiden batch knew a good thing when they saw and smelt it and snatched it all up, but pronto. An unfortunate consequence of this episode is that the Oneida County Sheriff’s Dept. is currently investigating allegations of compost scalping with some folks reportedly paying as much as $50 per bag of Newbold Gold. There is even rumor of Newbold Gold being used to gain favor with a local public official… nobody you’d know… besides, it’s just a rumor… And NO, our tulips look so good because my wife talks to them everyday… Hmmph!, I wonder why Tim Miller’s stopping out here at the landfill? |
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