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I did the Norfolk Council/Garden Organic Compost Master Course last week and thought I would share some of the amazing information we were taught by the wonderful hard working tutors. The first day they took us to a landfill site to show what

Compost won 2-1 on penalties- after extra time Was there something you wanted to ask Lorraine? Have to say that did make me chuckle.

Hello, My first time here. I wish to plant herbs,salads and vegetables in pots. Which is the best seeding compost to use please ? Thanks

Hi i have some excess compost and i was thinking of puting it on my beds instead of top soil. 1 is this a good idea? 2 what is the difference between the two? Thanks Yes that's a good idea, provided it's proper compost and not just shredded

We are resiting our compost bins and considering putting them next to the greenhouse. Is this a good idea? Well it is not a bad idea-as long as they are not blocking any light-then why not? Mine's near the GH, I've had no problems. If you have

Can last years used multi purpose compost be added to kitchen and garden waste in compost bins to reenvigorate it, or would it be better to dig it into my raised beds?  Hello Jasminesdad, Perfect gardening practice involves using fresh compost

A couple of weeks ago I got hold of 12 sacks of compost from the London Eco Waste Centre (the waste centre that gets all our green waste and most of North London) After running out of seed compost I thought I could make my own, so googled

Excellent idea, but i was composting this year, adding all and sundry. The problem i then had was RATS.I now only compost my garden waste.Does anyone know how to compost without our little ratty being involved? If you are adding meat fish dairy

Hi All I have a container that is approx the size of a bath tub. I am looking to plant it with border plants, bulbs etc and was wondering what planting medium should i use to  fill such a container. Soil, Compost or a mixture? Any help would

Ever wondered what the ingredients of great compost are? Chris Beardshaw shows you what to put on your heap and what to leave off, to create black gold for your garden.all year roundMore tips on how to improve your soilBuild a compost binHow to make