David Hare-Scott wrote:
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find it a little aromatic for the patio or the front room too.

in an arid climate i'd not want to use a lot of it
all the time, but right before the rainy season is
likely ok.


For those
who are about to read me a lesson on public health your urine ought to be
sterile unless you have a urinary tract infection in which case you should
be seeing the doctor not ****ing on your plants.

recently the knowledge on this has changed. originally
when such studies were made baterial levels were below that
easily detectable, now they find that "urine is sterile" is a
myth. so it does usually have some bacteria in it but that
doesn't mean it is a problem when properly composted.

poo & pee together with some carbon source (sawdust,
shredded leaves, etc.) is about the perfect combination
and will compost nicely.

there are plenty of nutrients in feces from humans,
bacteria will use it as an energy source quite easily.
trace elements that did not get absorbed, etc. all often
well appreciated by plant life.

though i do not believe in "design" i do think that we
are here in this system and not outside of it so that
what goes in and comes back out are a good part of the
whole. just treat it with the respect it deserves.

if you are in an arid climate with little access to
organic materials use it instead of wasting it.


songbird