How to Make Compost

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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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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Getting rid of my kitchen waste does feel a bit like filing food sometimes.  I have one bin for chicken food, another for compost waste, and a final one for food that goes out in the trash.  I also have a fourth bin that sits in the work kitchen, collecting items like coffee grounds and …

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You want to create your own compost. But you’re either limited on green/brown space, or don’t have any. So can you compost on concrete? Fortunately, the answer is yes. There are, however, some limitations, but don’t worry – we tell you how to get around them, Which is better: Composting on earth v. composting on …

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