We wanted to do this as well, but wanted to grow through the winter. If you found 130 deg. in April, I wonder if it would be warm enough in January??? (We're in Mass.)
We finally picked up some Tecnu after my son developed poison ivy on his arms and face. Since then, when the kids come in, they wash with soap and water, then with Tecnu.
I've been very concerned about our chickens going into the poison ivy that surrounds our house, as everyone in our family reacts to it, and the kids are constantly picking the chickens up. So far, my oldest is the only one to show a reaction. I wondered if she got it some other way, since the...