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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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Sold Out (Again)!!!
Before we started Dirt Hugger other composters had told us that spring would be the best season for compost sales, but that fall could also be strong. This spring we had the good fortune to sell through all of our … Continue reading
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Free Brush Month – The Dalles Disposal
November is free brush month at The Dalles Disposal. There were whirling debates and City Council subcommittees dedicated to burn bans and alternatives to burning – and here is an existing solution! Bring your yard debris or brush down to … Continue reading
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Summer Scenes
This summer has been a busy one. We’ve had a lot of early mornings, late nights, and made a bunch of compost. Check out this photo essay of the Dirt Hugger summer. compost customer- Nora’s Table the site after … Continue reading
Full Circle
Last Friday was a particularly rewarding day for the Dirt Hugger crew on a personal level. In the morning we received the now customary delivery of Brew Dew (a mix of spilled beer and yeast) from Full Sail. We apply … Continue reading
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New (Smaller) Screens
This past spring was our first season of selling and delivering compost. In preparation for selling compost we have been experimenting with all of the composting variables: recipes, moisture levels, curing times, and screens. In addition to some positive comments, the … Continue reading
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Back in Business!
The no wind gods were kind to us today and made it possible to start screening the second batch of compost. We now have more nutrient-rich soil available for pick up or delivery. If you’re interested please get in touch.
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Merch
From the beginning of Dirt Hugger my neighbor Mary has been asking when we would make hoodies and t’s. It’s taken us about a year, but they’re finally here. We have two prints white and green on brown hoodies and … Continue reading
Hood River Business Composting Pilot Approved!
The Scoop A big breakthrough for composting in the Gorge hit our inbox this week. We have been working closely with both Hood River and The Dalles cities on rolling out business composting and this week a pilot was approved … Continue reading
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Front Page News
We were blown away to have coverage in The Dalles Chronicle regarding the Conditional Use Permit hearing. Thanks Dalles Chronicle!
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