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[Curmudgeoness]

5. Bears? OK, not compost.

Like I said, it looks like you are doing just fine the way you are doing it. I just remember reading that if you use organic material that is not composted, it uses too much nitrogen while it is being broken down and robs the plants of it. Or maybe burns the plants up with too much nitrogen? Whatever it is, you seem to be using the right balance to avoid problems.

I can agree that it would be a lot of fun to see what comes up. I remember a watermelon plant growing in my sandbox as a kid from seeds that we spit out, and the potato plant in my compost pile, so I know that it can be fun.