• We had a fair amount of rain last week and this means that it was not possible to turn the thermophilic compost windrows as scheduled. It was difficult at times to measure the temperatures becaus...
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• As soon as the rains stop and the ground dries, we will start filling the 700 tree holes that will be replanted with new trees with thermophilic compost. This is part of our program to start con...
• Our “oldest” windrow which was constructed in August is still “hot” with an average temperature of 120 F and areas (hotspots) that are at 135 F. we are waiting for the temperatures to drop to 110...
• When is a compost windrow (thermophilic compost) or a vermicompost ready to be applied in the orchard at Frog Hollow? Thermophilic composts have to reach a temperature of 130 F or more for three ...
• A new vegetable garden called the McKinney block (about 5 acres) will be soon prepared for late winter and early spring planting at Frog Hollow. Barley will be planted in December while in the sp...
• The thermophilic compost area at Frog Hollow is slowly doubling in size. Many local Brentwood landscapers and arborists are regularly bringing their tree prunings to be composted at Frog Hollow. ...
Tuesday, Oct. 21, was spent tasting California’s best olive oils at a workshop hosted by Maia Hirschbein, olive oil educator from California Olive Ranch. Maia was an engaging speaker who has spent ...
