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Subject: Re: Help!!
From: Alice Gamewell <rgamewell2@earthlink.net>
Organization: EarthLink Inc. -- http://www.EarthLink.net
Date: Thu, 07 Sep 00 12:35:33
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Here is a recipe for weed killer that may work.
1 gallon vinegar
1 cup salt
1 tablespoon dish soap
Mix together and spray on weeds

Raaswoman wrote:

> Lucky you with all that room! I also have concerns about weed killer since I'm
> near a river and garden organically. I'd start small. Clear some areas for next
> year's planting or raised beds by watering thoroughly then pulling out the
> weeds. I'd probably rototill, then I'd layer with newspaper, 5-8 sheets thick
> and throw down a thick layer of something like alfalfa (or even bedding straw
> which is cheaper) which will eventually decompose and improve the soil for
> future planting. I definitely would not attempt to tame the whole space at one
> time. Sounds like a lot of work, huh? Guess so. But well worth it, if I were
> you.
>
> >I have a 3/4 acre plot of land that is over grown with weeds. I need advice
> >on
> >how to deal with this problem. My wife and I have some concerns about using
> >weed killers. Please help me
> >