The guilt comes in when they almost always insist on paying for the manure, especialy if they have seen my roses. I usually tell them to make a donation to the Rescue Mission, for the homeless. What should I do?
2007-07-29 14:21:13 · 4 answers · asked by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
If they feel guilty, have them muck out the stalls to get the real " fresh" stuff. Course they'll never come back after getting a good whiff of it coming directly from the horses......mouth.
However, I found that the best garden year I ever had was with horse manure where they used sawdust and wood bits in the stall. Had a banner crop that year.
But your idea of having them donate something is great. I just hope they do it.
2007-07-29 14:51:29 · answer #1 · answered by Ret. Sgt. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't see any reason for you to feel guilty, and your suggestion of making a donation to a charitable organization instead of paying you is a great idea.
If the entire idea of money being involved really bothers you, you could just tell them that they are doing you a favor, since your horses produce more manure than you can use in your own garden, anyway, so it's really a win-win situation.
2007-07-29 21:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by sonomanona 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh, donating to a shelter is a splendid idea!
My parents used to tell people that they were actually doing THEM a favor by hauling the stuff off :)
2007-07-30 00:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by Jeanbug 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your doing the right thing.
2007-07-29 21:30:45 · answer #4 · answered by Aunt Doobie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋