Woodchip Steam – Caused by Fungi and Bacteria
Q: My coworkers and I were wondering why a huge pile of wood chips makes steam afterwards.
A: The condensed water vapor (steam) is caused by the heat of billions of fungi and bacteria digesting fresh wood and sap. Digestion is just a slow form of oxidation or burning. If you and a billion coworkers were eating lunch in the same room, you’d heat up too!
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Tulip – Reblooms Each Year
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Pressure-treated Wood – In Garden
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Elderberry – Growing
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Dogwood – Sprouts on Trunk
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Lawn – Wild Onion Control
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Ground bee identification
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Lawn Care Calendar (Calendars) and Factsheets
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Begonia – Beefsteak
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Celosia – Identification
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Tulip – Reblooms Each Year
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