| Going green isn't just about recycling. Reusing old items or re-purposing found ones is a large component of responsible stewardship. |
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As road crews cleared trees and debris along the highway we live on to make way for the new roadway, they simply mulched these small trees and shrubs and left the piles of wood chips along the road.
I can only assume that they are counting on the wind and the local wildlife to scatter these piles. I don't know if they were counting on the local farmers to scavenge them - but scavenge them we will!
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These fresh wood chips are from local trees and are obviously not treated with any type of chemicals or pesticides - oh... and they're free!
Be on the lookout for finds like this one anywhere there is road construction. It was literally the jackpot for us. It will be used to mulch rows of nursery trees this spring when they are planted. It will help to control soil erosion, while aiding in moisture retention - allowing us to conserve water.
It is the trifecta of wonderful old roadside "junk".
Welcome to the green farm!
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