Did you know that only half of US gardeners (and one third of British gardeners!) compost? Given that compost is incredibly good for the soil, that’s quite a surprising statistic! And I think one reason why so many gardeners don’t compost is because composting is perceived to be difficult. So in the latest of our …
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Did you know that a worm can digest half its own body weight in a day? These little wonders work really hard for you in your compost heap. So naturally, you’ll be wondering if you should add worms to your compost bin to reap some of their benefits. However, you don’t usually need to add …
Should You Add Worms to Your Compost Bin? Here’s What The Science and The Experts Say… Read More »
18th May 2023 Imagine you had a simple kitchen ingredient in your cupboard that could make your compost hotter, enhance its nutritional value, AND reduce harm to the environment. If a new Japanese study is right, the cooking oil you use every day could be that ingredient! The researchers had already identified that adding cooking …
Researchers May Have Just Discovered A New Composting Hack – Cooking Oil! Read More »
14th May 2022 Every time we finish a meal, and throw food scraps away in the trash, we’re contributing to a massive global problem. Over one-third of our human food waste is trashed – and the emissions that waste produces are helping to kill our planet. However, a new study just published in Nature has …
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So, you want to make compost? And I’m guessing you are trying to choose between a compost heap and a bin? While I do have my own preferences, the system you choose really does depend on a number of factors. To help you choose which is the right one for you, we’ll walk you through …
Compost Pile vs. Compost Bin: Which Is Best For Your Garden? Read More »
If you’re looking for one of the simplest ways to compost, you’ve stumbled across the right method here! Trench composting may involve a bit of digging, but it requires little thought about anything else. It’s also a great way to improve soil fertility – but it does come with some downsides, which we’ll come to …
Trench Composting: The Lazy Gardener’s Secret to Rich, Nutrient-Packed Soil! Read More »
If you want to compost kitchen scraps, a kitchen compost bin is pretty essential! The good news is that standard kitchen bins are simple to use, and if you are emptying them regularly almost any old container will do. But what if you want to actually make compost in the kitchen? Then things do get …
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2nd May 2023 Gardeners and farmers alike are suffering from the effects of climate change. As heat waves sweep across the world, water levels are dropping – and tomato yields are particularly affected. However, a new study may have the answer – at least for tomatoes. Morrocan researchers compared the use of conventional chemical fertilizers …
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Composting doesn’t have to be expensive. This DIY compost bin is easy and quick to make and has superb aeration. If you can find the materials, you can even make it for free!
Do you know which of Darwin’s books sold best when first published? Heads up, it wasn’t the Theory of Evolution – it was actually his book on worms. Darwin was both fascinated and impressed by the creatures, stating: “It may be doubted whether there are many other animals which have played so important a part …
Worms of Steel: How Fast-Evolving Worms Can Remove Metal From Compost Read More »