M2: GARDENS: Muck Right in to Make Compost; Compost Awareness Week Begins Tomorrow So What Better Time to Muck in and Get That Heap Made? ANDREW COLEMAN Explains HowByline: ANDREW COLEMANBirmingham Evening Mail (England)
Compost Compost is a great fertilizer, especially for gardens. It’s cost-effective since you canmake your own compost, but be mindful of what you put into it to avoid increasing its toxicity to your pets. Some food products that can be toxic to them includeonion, garlic, and grape waste...
Compost is a mixture of organic waste, such as food scraps and garden trimmings, that has decomposed into dark, nutrient-rich dirt. Compost happens naturally in the wild, but you can do it at home too. It saves money on waste disposal and mulch, and it’s good for the environment too....
The best time to spread organic matter is between late autumn and early winter, before snow makes it impossible and so that your magical muck or crumbly compost has all winter to break down and soften up in the frosts – for the soil life to then get to work on. But few of us are ...
Double down.As your garden matures, double down on the plants that are thriving. You can do this by collecting seed, taking cuttings, or heading to the nursery. Repetition shows intentionality in the planting and if a plant makes you smile, grow more. ...
Are keyhole gardens good for beginners? Yes - keyhole gardens make for a great start if you want to try growing your own vegetables for the first time. They are also good for gardeners of all ages owing to their accessible shape. They are easy and low-cost to build, too. What are ...
Providing fresh produce: Urban farming makes fresh, locally sourced produce more readily available for communities, particularly in urban areas where access to fresh food can be limited. Creating a sense of community belonging: Urban farms often become community hubs, bringing together diverse groups ...
Dead Matter Makes For Great Organic Fertilizers If any of the macronutrients are missing or hard to obtain from thesoil, this will limit the growth rate for the plant. In nature, the nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium often come from the decay of plants that have died. In the case of nit...
I’ve heard it doesn’t taste as good, falling short in flavor (but where it lacks in flavor, it makes up for in flavonoids)but as soon as I can sink my teeth into one, I’ll be the judge! One other note that is important: this tomato has gotten a bad wrap already as being ...
Weeds and rotted fruits should get tossed to your hens daily. Chicken manure can be put into compost where it will be turned into a safer, less nitrogen-rich version than when delivered “in person.” Even eggs shells can be ground down into a fine soil additive for good plant root healt...