In a hurry? We recommend the Greenes Fence Cedar Composter (USA) or the Lacewing Slotted Wooden Compost Bin (UK) for natural looks and long-lasting durability. I think wooden compost bins are my favorite bins of all. And that’s nothing to do with their insulating properties—it’s all about their looks. Wooden compost bins look great, and […]
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I first heard of the HotBin several years ago, when I was discussing gardening with the owner of the local convenience store. Chris is a keen gardener, and in-season grows nearly all the veg he sells his village shop. Chris is a keen gardener, and in-season grows nearly all the veg he sells in his
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What do a handful of former U.S. Presidents, explosive TNT, and a curious Australian bird have in common? As you’ll find out in this blog post, the thread that connects them is the humble but extraordinary process of composting. Intrigued? Well, that’s just the start, because whether you are simply looking for quirky trivia questions
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You don’t need an in-depth understanding of composting terms in order to compost successfully. But if you’re keen on developing your composting skills and knowledge, an understanding of key terms can quickly come in useful. In this article we explain many of the terms used in more in-depth guides. Do note we haven’t included bins,
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Composting in the winter may seem like a challenge, especially when compared to the abundance of green waste in the summer. However, while the garden may appear barren, with a little creativity, there are still plenty of materials that can be composted. Unlike the warm months, winter composting requires a different approach, a bit of
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The process of making compost can take anything from a couple of weeks to several years – it all depends: In this article, we’ll explore how long different methods of composting take, before finishing with ways to speed up the process. What is finished compost? To understand how long compost takes, and the sometimes misleading
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There’s a lot of choice when it comes to choosing a compost bin. But there’s no single bin which is right for everyone – it all depends on your needs, how much you want to compost and how fast you want to compost it. So in this article we’re going to review some of the
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A cold compost heap can take months or even years to reach perfection. The good news is that you don’t have to wait that long. In fact, one composting system produces finished compost in just 14-21 days. (You’d ideally let it mature for a while before using it for the first time!) That system involves
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If you read much about composting, you’ll soon come across the term carbon: nitrogen ratio (often shortened to C: N ratio). Everything you put in your compost has a different C: N ratio. Materials such as grass and manure, known as ‘greens’, have a higher level of nitrogen, and ‘brown’ materials, such as paper, have
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My first compost pile wasn’t great. A corner of my garden behind my garage had three walls around it, and I simply dumped my garden waste there. I didn’t pay much attention to the intricacies of composting, but when I dug down after two years I got compost. You see while you can dig deep
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