Re: hay mulch

[rick valley <bamboogrove@cmug.com>]

>> Do you reckon I'd be invirting in a lot of pernicious weeds ?
>> 
>>  Any suggestions on how to work around that ?

Know your hay source, know your weeds. Locally I've had Linaria and Centaurea
species come with the hay. Of course, it goes for bringing in manure too. A
good reason to minimize imports, it's not just the fuel!
-Rick

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