golden showers bring may flowers

While checking out the Amazon UK site, I took a look at a few more British websites. BBC News reports a new trend in compost management recently implemented at Wimpole Hall. The gardeners are using human urine to expedite the decomposition process. The3-meter long test bale was set up outside one of the buildings but is only "fertilized" after visitor hours, so as not to alarm the public. The gardeners prefer male urine, under the premise that male urine is less acidic than female urine. And, it's green too - they estimate a reduction in water use of approximately 30%. In closing, the "head" composter, Rosemary Hooper, said that "Adding a little pee just helps get it all going; it's totally safe and a bit of fun too."

Yes, peeing outside has its merits but safe seems, to me, questionable. At some point, while transporting the compost media to the gardens, a careless pitchfork could send stray droplets airborne. Well, maybe that's OK if everyone is outfitted with gloves and a face mask.

Rather than saving only 30% on water usage, they could go for the "gold" by including patrons as well. Why keep them out of the fun? Oh, behave!