When we first interviewed Ashley from Monty Compost a couple of years ago, the compost tech company was just getting started. Now they’re established, we asked Kristina Cao from Monty Compost to share how their technology could be used to speed up the composting process. Composting is an efficient and cost-effective way to create a […]
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A new study has uncovered the secret role of viruses in breaking down organic matter in compost. While bacteria are known to play a major role in nutrient cycling, researchers have often overlooked the role of viruses in composting. Using advanced techniques, scientists have delved into the impact of compost bacteria and their viruses during
11 April 2023 If you’ve looked for in-kitchen composting solutions, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard of electric composters. The devices make – or at least claim to make – compost from food scraps. There’s a big difference in how they work, though. Some simply chop and dehydrate the materials you put in while
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So, you’re wondering how compost bins work? The first thing to realize is that there are many different types of compost bin, and they can work in very different ways from each other. We’ll see if we can define a bin, and then we’ll take a look at some of the different types of bins
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9th April 2023 Peat usage in gardening is “problematic” for the environment, according to environmental scientists. When used in pot-based gardening, peat can improve the soil’s water retention while also increasing the drainage capacity, creating an ideal condition for plants to thrive. Peat is also lightweight and does not lose much volume inside the pots.
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I sometimes buy compost in serious bulk. Last year, for example, a friend and I went halves on a pallet load of compost, which we got at cost price from a retailer who owed us a favor. That’s 36 bags of 50-liter John Innes compost, which is a lot of compost. I didn’t use it
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If you’re looking for a solid, comprehensive and well-illustrated introduction to composting, Composting for a New Generation, Latest Techniques for the Bin and Beyond by Michelle Balz is probably the best. (Or at least, it’s the best I’ve read so far!) In fact, while the Humanure Handbook is my favourite book for a good read,
One of the most useful things you can have in your composting toolbox is a thermometer. While you don’t need one if you have a small, cool heap, if you are hot composting it can allow you to assess the heat of your pile and let you know if you need to act to increase
5th April 2023 In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have discovered that using compost can significantly improve both the growth and nutritional quality of vegetables, specifically carrots. The scientists behind the study were experimenting with a compost that had been made at high temperatures. The compost used in the study contained the bacteria Baccillus, a
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Switching to a three-bin compost system completely transformed the amount of compost I could produce in my large garden. Not only was I able to handle waste from my own garden and household, but I also started composting waste from two neighbors—and still had room to top it off with manure from a local farm.
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