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One of the interesting developments of the ever evolving Internet is the movement towards websites where the content is provided by everyday people. Wikipedia is probably the premiere example of the explosion of this phenomena, it’s quickly evolved into being a referenced and quoted source, and the information is provided by dedicated experts, enthusiasts [...]

In a blow against fertilizer empire giants hell bent on world domination that might have been better titled, Sweet Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope, the 3LB’s first posted our Molasses Manual at Overgrow and Cannabis World close to five years ago. Since then it’s been reposted and regurgitated at dozens of websites [...]

Last Bird’s Eye Look At Molasses
You’ve heard a lot now about the sweet sticky goodness of Molasses in the garden, but have we mentioned yet that some folks even view Molasses as a health food?
One of the 3LB’s had a grandmother who would take a swig of molasses twice every day as a part of [...]

Molasses For Organic Pest Control
One final benefit of molasses is it’s ability to be used in the control of a couple of common pests encountered in gardening. The most commonly known use of molasses is it’s ability to help control Fire Ants, but we’ve also found an internet reference to the ability of molasses to [...]

Why Molasses?
The reason nutrient manufacturer’s have “discovered” molasses is the simple fact that it’s a great source of carbohydrates to stimulate the growth of beneficial microorganisms. “Carbohydrate” is really just a fancy word for sugar, and molasses is the best sugar for horticultural use. Folks who have read some of our prior essays know that [...]

Bird’s Eye Look at Molasses
Molasses is a syrupy, thick juice created by the processing of either sugar beets or the sugar cane plant. Depending on the definition used, Sweet Sorghum also qualifies as a molasses, although technically it’s a thickened syrup more akin to Maple Syrup than to molasses. The grade and type of molasses [...]

the 3LB’s Molasses Manual - a growers guide to soil sweeteners
originally posted circa 2003 at CannabisWorld and Overgrow where they were made “sticky” threads
This is the second in our series of threads on organic gardening techniques and tools started with the Guano Guide / Manure Manual. That particular guide was designed to be a [...]

For our friends who’ve enjoyed and used our guano guide thru the years, we thought we’d continue the tradition . . . this time by sharing some of the newer articles and information found in the “organics archive” at the bird’s nest . . .
Guano Island Act
by Matt Rosenberg,
from About.com
Whenever any citizen of the [...]

We’ve always envisioned this as a “growing resource”, with a number of meanings intended. Although we’ve mostly retired from much active involvement on cannabis message boards since the demise of Overgrow and CannabisWorld, we hope this resource will continue to grow in size and scope here at the 3LB’s Cannabis Chronicles.
We thank our many [...]

Miscellaneous Wastes / Manures
this space reserved for further information on Miscellaneous Wastes / Manures
1. Earthworm Castings – deserve an entire essay of their own . . . worms are nature’s wonder . . . because of their many contributions to soil building and soil health . . .
2. Cricket Castings – still learning – but [...]

Green Manures
A Green Manure is a crop grown for the purpose of supplying the soil with nutrients and organic matter. It is called a “cover crop” when the green manure is grown for the added purpose of reducing soil erosion. Green manures are usually legumes or grasses, and they are grown with the simple intent [...]

The Guanos
Bat Guano
“There are, in Cuba, a great number of caves providing a considerable supply of the richest fertilizer. In these caves, where bats shelter, a fertilizer has accumulated, a true guano, the result of a mixture of solid and liquid excrement, the remains of the fruit that fed the animals, and their own carcasses. [...]

The Manures
Now it’s time to describe the various manures and their unique attributes.
Bird Manures - are treated separately from animal manures since fowls don’t excrete urine separately like mammals do. Because of this, bird manures tend to be “hotter”. Overall they are much richer in many nutrients than animal manures, especially nitrogen. Because of their [...]

For a simple definition, manure is the dung and urine of animals. It is made up of undigested and partially digested food particles, as well as a cocktail of digestive juices and bacteria. As much as 30% of the total mass of manure may be bacteria, so it should be no surprise that dung [...]