When I worked in Thailand at the start of the century, I was told that local farmers divided their land into two sections. The first section was where they grew crops for sale. These were grown in the modern way, using pesticides and fertilizers. The second was a smaller patch, where they grew their own […]
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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. But there are some easy methods,
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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
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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 Japanese study is right, the cooking oil you use every day could be that ingredient! The researchers had already identified that adding cooking oil to cattle manure
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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 study published in Nature revealed a hidden hero in the
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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
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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. Like all composting, it’s a great way to improve soil structure and fertility, and I find it particularly useful when the
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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!
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