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Old 23-06-2011, 10:47 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default 25 year old bales of hay ok for mulch?

On Jun 23, 5:24*pm, "
wrote:
picked up some 25 year old bales of hay for free today....they are from an
old barn set to be demolished they stink of animal urine and
feces....apparently raccoons have have been living there for long
time....will this be ok for mulch in vegetable garden?


Protect your lungs when handling, otherwise great find.