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Compost Use
When growing things be it fruit trees, veggies or lawns there are so many variables and so many factors that there is no one right way to go about it. Some people swear by tilling compost into the soil others … Continue reading
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Failure Part IX: Growing Pains
We always try to be transparent about what’s going on out here, if it’s good or bad. Lately, we’ve experienced some growing pains and unfortunately it has impacted our community. Our composting aromas have been stronger lately, and we apologize … Continue reading
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Hiring (again again) “Odd Job” / Trash Warrior
Odd Job was the right hand person to Goldfinger, often doing the tough jobs, that ultimately made them successful (in the villian-sort-of-way). We are on the hunt for Dirt Hugger’s very own, “Odd Job”/ Trash Warrior. The role of “Odd … Continue reading
Spring Update
So….we’ve been pretty bad about posting updates lately (i.e. the past four months). But, my friend Joe told me this weekend that if you’re blogging, you’re not actually doing anything, but just talking about doing things. I’ll take that comment … Continue reading
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Tagged building from recycled materials, cherry production with compost, compost delivery, compost in orchards, compost production, composting, continuous improvement, curing pad, delivery trucks, farming, gardening, leachate ponds, odor reduction, organic farming, organic gardening, photo essay, recycled building materials, sales hut, start up growth, wood chip grinding
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Now Hiring (Again!)
In the beginning (see photo) we thought we could make compost with pitch forks, shovels and garden hoses in Tyler’s back yard. We’ve grown beyond that point and now need heavy machinery to create, turn, and blend the piles of … Continue reading
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Now Screening Daily
The sun has been shining in The Dalles and locals are starting to think about their gardens and farms. Many of you have called to ask if we have compost available – we are happy to say, we do. We … Continue reading
More Huggers, More Space!
We apologize for the radio silence as of late. It hasn’t been because we’ve slowed down, but that we’ve been buried in expansion. Most exciting is the addition of two new Dirt Huggers, Jim Dunlop and Kevin Tulley. Originally, we … Continue reading
Cover Shot!
The Gorge is famous for “nuclear winds” which draw kiteboarders and windsurfers from around the world (including ourselves). The high winds are perfect for boosting big airs and carving jibes on wind swell, however they are not perfect for composting … Continue reading
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Tagged biocycle, biocycle magazine, composting magazine, cover shot, dirt hugger cover shot, media coverage
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We are hiring
I came across this photo a few months ago while surfing the web and always liked it for the concept and composition. That said, I take issue with the content. People often talk about ‘loving’ what they do, but I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged believe in what you do, dalles oregon, entry level position, flexible work schedule, hiring, Jobs
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Gift Certificates
If you’re like most people, the last thing on your mind right now is compost. Driving on snowy roads and staring at the grey sky seems a long way from spring flowers and April showers. That said, at least one … Continue reading
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Tagged april showers, crystal davis, grey sky, snowy roads, spring flowers, stocking stuffer
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