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| My name is Shannon MacLennan and I am from Port Hood, Nova Scotia. I am currently in grade eleven at Dalbrae Academy where I am an active member of the Students Helping Our World committee. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running and playing musical instruments such as the piano and guitar. I am very excited to be able to participate in my third Canada-Wide Science Fair. My future plans include university studies, possibly in the field of engineering. |
| Shannon MacLennan
To Steep, Or Not To Steep
| Challenge: | Resources | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | Strait | | City: | Port Hood, NS | | School: | Dalbrae Academy | | Abstract: | Traditionally, soil is made fertile by using fertilizers, however harmful environmental effects often result. This project explores the use of compost tea as a soil conditioner. Various plants were grown using compost tea, compost, manure and fertilizer and their growth was compared. I concluded that compost tea is an environmentally friendly use of resources as a soil conditioner with potential local impact. |
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