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mikesgirl
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Sherri
Elma WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2009 :  4:57:45 PM  Show Profile
Does anyone know whether it's safe to compost rhubarb leaves? I know they are poison to eat, but will they taint your compost?

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mikesgirl
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Sherri
Elma WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2009 :  6:23:35 PM  Show Profile
I've done some research and if anyone was wondering - yes you can compost them - the oxalyic acid neutralizes as they compost.

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Marybeth
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Mary Beth
Stanwood Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2009 :  7:00:56 PM  Show Profile
before you compost them---make hyper tufa garden ornaments. Cool. MB

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SheilaC
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Sheila
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2009 :  7:08:03 PM  Show Profile
my daughter (8 y.o.) made a really cute and easy birdbath out of one--like what you're talking about Mary Beth?
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Marybeth
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Mary Beth
Stanwood Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2009 :  11:19:54 PM  Show Profile
Probably so. I haven't done it in a while. You could google hyper tufa. MB

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windypines
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Michele
Bruce Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2009 :  09:00:48 AM  Show Profile
I use my leaves as mulch around the plants. Shade out those pesky weeds.

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abigailc1973
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abigail
orlando fl
USA
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Posted - Apr 22 2009 :  6:41:29 PM  Show Profile
I've seen some of the yard art made with them-very cool. Had any one ever tried making a tonic for roses with them? I've heard that it can be helpful when trying to control black spot. Just wondering if any one knew if it worked.
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