Greensand comes from mineral deposits that once were part of the ocean floor and has a nutrient analysis of 0-0-3 but is known to contain several other micro nutrients. It can be a useful amendment for soils lacking those provided there is an active Soil Food Web to convert them to nutrients plants can use which means you also need sufficient levels of organic matter in the soil. Concentrate first on getting adequate levels of organic matter in the soil and then test to see if you need to add greensand or anything else. Many people have found that after a few years of getting, and maintaining, adequate levels of organic matter the nutrients are in sufficient, and balanced, supply without spending money on these supplements.

No shipping will occur. I am a hohbiest and will only sell locally, come get 'em . Since I live near an isolated rural community, I probably won't sell much. There seems to be a little more interest in my castings. I got 3-4 cubic yards that need to be harvested and used. I do this by hand and its a lot of work to harvest. Last summer I sifted and sold about $600 worth. No more sifting, just dig and fluff. I am getting $2 per gallon for unsifted castings. I got a call from a local non-profit community gardening group. They wanted some castings and worms to populate a new bin. I will go check them out and maybe donate what they need. I also will have a new 4'x8' bin to populate at the horse arena nearby. We are members of the riders association and I am excited to expose the other members to vermicomposting. IThe bin will be lined on 3 sides with RR ties and the front will be removable fence boards.It will have 2 lids and the members can make direct deposits into the bin as needed. I guess I will see what effects occasional de-wormer will have.

This lightning deal stuff was essentially new to me. Yes, I got an e-mail from amazon sent at 10:02am today I assume east coast time. I hadn't realized speed was an issue, and yes I see now that the price is back up.

This is the Ranger Cookie recipe from the Wyoming section of my mother's 1949 cookbook: "America Cooks: Favorite Recipes from 48 States." This recipe has been baked by and/or served to 5 generations of our family, so I'd say it is tried and true! I have used other recipes and come back to this one. I have typed the recipe verbatim, including any misspellings. I don't buy shortening, and use butter. I do use a cookie scoop. The recipe does not specify length of cooking time or oven temperature, other than "moderate" oven. RANGER COOKIES 1 cup shortening 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal 2 cups Rice Krispies 1 cup shredded coconut Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, mix smooth. Add flour sifted with soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Add coconut, oatmeal, and Rice Krispies and mix. The dough will be crumbly. Mold with hands into balls size of a walnut. Place on a greased cooky sheet and press slightly. Bake in a moderate oven. This makes almost enough cookies for a roundup or Cheyenne rodeo. There you have it: what I consider THE Ranger Cookie recipe! :-) Jill in Texas