permaculture

[Larry London <london@metalab.unc.edu>]

http://metalab.unc.edu/london   InterGarden   
london@metalab.unc.edu   lflondon@worldnet.att.net


> Anyone know of an effective, safe means of getting rid of poison ivy?  
> We happen to have some growing along the edge of our garden plot.  I
> know I can't burn it.  Can I compost it out??  Other thoughts? Kelley

Dig it up, carefully, then bag it to send to the landfill.
Or bag it in heavy black poly bags and let it rot inside;
use the compost to fertilize a new tree planting - the following
docs should tell you whether the urushiol in the PI remains viable
through composting, personally I doubt it; dried vines maybe, I'd be
careful with them.

These documents should help:

(this one is the old but official PI FAQ from the rec.backcountry
Usenet newsgroup):
http://metalab.unc.edu/london/rural-skills/health-safety-welfare/faqs/poison-oak-ivy.faq
 

http://metalab.unc.edu/london/rural-skills/health-safety-welfare/faqs/poison-ivy.faq

http://metalab.unc.edu/london/rural-skills/health-safety-welfare/faqs/poison-oak-ivy.distilled-wisdom