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| My annual beds are in need of some good aged manure. I bought a yard and a half (pick-up load full) of -what I thought was- a compost mix at Gerten's last year. It turned out on closer inspection at home that it was mostly aged wood chips! SO my question is- does anyone know of a good manure source that is close to the cities? I have heard that the U's ag program has a heap for people to haul away at will. Does anyone know details on this or know of any other sources? I refuse- will not- buy the plastic bags of poop -at $7 a pop -that are sold at local garden centers. Thanks for your help- everyone on here is always so helpful! |
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- Posted by joeknowsjolokia (My Page) on Sun, Jan 18, 09 at 8:12
| I live in Prior Lake, I've started asking around, when I do find some I will let you know! It would be cool if you did the same:) |
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| I get organic gardeners blend at Kern's Landscaping in St. Paul. This is a mix of compost and manure (sifted for a finer texture). You can get a square yard or half yard. I bring it home myself, but they will also deliver it for a fee. I'm not sure what the percentage manure is--you'd want to ask. Another nice thing about Kern's is that you get a discount if you're a member of the Minnesota State Horticulture Society. One more note. I noticed they weren't open when I drove by about 10 days ago. I hope this is a winter thing and not an out-of-business thing...! If Kern's doesn't work out, there might be some ideas at the MSHS website. |
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| Checked Kern's website and they still seem to be operating. I see they have composted manure. The website and prices are at: http://www.kernlandscaping.com/pricing.php. |
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- Posted by zenpotter z4 MN (zenpotter@tcq.net) on Wed, Jan 21, 09 at 6:36
| The last I heard the U is no longer supplying manure. I have been getting well aged horse manure from Canterbury Downs in Shakopee. It is free for the taking. I usually call the barns in the spring to find out if it is still available. I have been getting it for 5 or 6 years now. They do not deliver and it is up to you to load it. I know of a landscaper that gets his manure there and I am sure others do as well. I just top dress the beds with it and it works as a compost with the straw in it. They clean the barns grind the manure and straw up and put it out in wind rows. I always look for the oldest ones. They tend to move them around so I can't give the directions to where they will be this spring. They are always behind the barns. It isn't hard to find then since there are many, many rows. |
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- Posted by longfellowmpls 4 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 25, 09 at 9:43
| Thanks everyone! I am going with the Kerns option and am planning on them delivering the pile! Stuart |
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| zenpotter, do you get many weed, wheat seeds sprouting in the compost you get from C.Downs? |
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- Posted by emily_2009 4 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 28, 09 at 9:14
| Zenpotter- How do you contact the barns at Caterbury? I tried to find out where to pick up manure there last fall, but got no response to my phone call. Thanks! |
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| There was a add or two on craiglist for free bagged maunure sitting in the parking lot of a stable it was this week so maybe still there I think there was one in Oak Grove also I search for manure also search for poop Some had offers to deliver for a fee best of luck to you |
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- Posted by zenpotter z4 MN (zenpotter@tcq.net) on Sun, Mar 29, 09 at 10:30
| I just saw your questions. No I do not get seeds from the manure. The only ones I get are those that blow in on top. Since it is mixed with straw there is no wheat seed involved. They use clean straw not what we get in garden centers in the city with so many seeds sill in it. I haven't had problems getting someone at Canterbury Park. I call the general information number and ask to be transferred to the stables. General Information: (952) 445-7223 or 1-800-340-6361 |
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- Posted by emily_2009 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 29, 09 at 22:56
| Thank you zenpotter!!! |
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- Posted by zenpotter z4 MN (zenpotter@tcq.net) on Mon, Mar 30, 09 at 6:38
| You are welcome. |
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| There's a place in Maple Plain called Tri-K Sports that sell a 1-1-1 garden mix for $20/yard. They deliver from their Maple Grove site, or you can pick it up there too. They're quite a bit cheaper than Kern's, so if you're set on paying for your soil, here you go. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Tri-K Sports
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| A little north of the Twin Cities but Mississippi Topsoils in Cold Spring sells in bulk. They have awesome compost, top soils and mulch made on site. ( they also sell bags of their products at a lot of nursery locations - but sounded like you were looking for bulk ) www.mississippitopsoils.com |
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- Posted by StrohfusStockFarm (My Page) on Wed, Feb 8, 12 at 23:08
| We have COMPOSTED Horse Manure for sale in bags or bulk. We have branded this 'Pony Cake Compost'. Delivery can be arranged for added fee. You can email inquires to: sales@strohfusstockfarm.com Best Regards, John |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pony Cake Compost
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