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containers cut into vertical strips make excellent labels for pots. not really about recycling so much as compost! I have followed all the instructions but when it came to using from one of my compost bins it looks okay but is lacking worms . have even tried

put in it and is there a rule of thumb of how much of what goes in? I used a lot of compost for my tubs and stuff but really want a go at making my own. Also, is it worth getting a wormery set up and how do I persuade the worms to come and live

of gardeners discovering hedgehogs in their compost bins and, at this time of year, many will be found - or not -  in bonfires.Despite the potential hazards of living in such close proximity to humans, there are many ways we can make our gardens safe havens

been used.I do not use weed killers and glad I don't,it makes you think what results it would have on humans if the effected veg is eaten and where you are buying from compost wise. The entire article can only be seen by Times' subscribers. Anyone

woodland walk. Oh, and a few of the long leaves in the compost would soon go but not too many. Nice tips Kate. I make leafmould with leaves raked off the lawn but sometimes top up with leaves from under my hedge. I’ll keep an eye out now for bugs and hogs I

Yum, your recipe makes me feel hungry and I have been eating a half a pound of tomatoes a day for the last three weeks! Lovely blog. Lovely blogger. Delicious soup. Well done, Lila! Congratulations on the new blog Lila! How exciting!I can relate

Morning,Help, please! One of my compost bins (rigid plastic) is infested with ants! Anyone any ideas as to what to do to get rid of them, please? I know they are making the most beautifully fine compost - but there are limits!Thanks a lotJane P We

,I left my dahlias in the ground last winter, it got down to -8c and they came up again the following summer. I cut them right back, cover them with a polythene bin liner and mulch with old compost. I understand that it's the wet that can kill them

in the winter. The worms drag it down. My friend was complaining her potatoes were the size of peas so I gave her one of mine - it was so large she made three dinners from it, so it makes economic sense too. thanks Lainey - I took a delve down this weekend

Hi I am about to take on my first allotment in scotland and I want to grow everything. I have some experience growing veg in containers but never anything of this scale and I can't make my mind up. Any advise on what tends to survive better. Many