Subject: [IBC] Soil Language Problem


In a message dated 3/27/05 11:36:48 AM, GOPHERHILL writes:
And when the British say "manure" they mean the American equivalent of
"compost."

Oh dear, no. Manure means fertilizer.
Iris


But, Iris,

When I say fertilizer I do not mean manure - when I had horses, I
did not shovel fertilizer, I shovelled manure. I did "compost" manure if I
wanted to use it on the roses.
I never used manure alone - I was always advised not to do so.
Lynn

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