Outside no. 9

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Compost worming its way in

GARDEN COMPOST Definition – ‘a mixture of decayed or decaying organic matter used to fertilise soil’. Note its true definition is to add to soil, not referring to the bags...

Compost worming its way in

GARDEN COMPOST Definition – ‘a mixture of decayed or decaying organic matter used to fertilise soil’. Note its true definition is to add to soil, not referring to the bags...

No dig winter mulch

No dig winter mulch

Growth slows in winter due to shorter daylight hours and low temperatures, even indoors or under cover. Plants need less watering; I feel the top of the houseplant soil and...

No dig winter mulch

Growth slows in winter due to shorter daylight hours and low temperatures, even indoors or under cover. Plants need less watering; I feel the top of the houseplant soil and...

dreamstime_s_26221445 seedlings growing in compost

To use or - not to use seed compost?

You may have seen the campaign “For Peat’s Sake” led by Garden Organic to encourage us all to switch to using peat free composts compiled from wood based materials. ‘Peat...

To use or - not to use seed compost?

You may have seen the campaign “For Peat’s Sake” led by Garden Organic to encourage us all to switch to using peat free composts compiled from wood based materials. ‘Peat...

Organic September

One slightly contentious area of growing organically is just what fertilisers can be used. There are purists who stipulate only plant based materials, no animal products such as bonemeal or...

Organic September

One slightly contentious area of growing organically is just what fertilisers can be used. There are purists who stipulate only plant based materials, no animal products such as bonemeal or...

Pocket full of rye

As a new garden in development, there are recently cleared patches which haven't yet been planted up but shouldn't be left bare overwinter. Green manures help suppress weeds, prevent nutrients...

Pocket full of rye

As a new garden in development, there are recently cleared patches which haven't yet been planted up but shouldn't be left bare overwinter. Green manures help suppress weeds, prevent nutrients...

Black HotBin mini next to green wheelie bin

More hot stuff

Look at what was on my doorstep one glorious afternoon. My mini hotbin finally arrived. Light and easy to manhandle into position; I soon had it out of the box and filling up. Fortunately...

More hot stuff

Look at what was on my doorstep one glorious afternoon. My mini hotbin finally arrived. Light and easy to manhandle into position; I soon had it out of the box and filling up. Fortunately...