The Thrill of Winter (not)
And so the winter grinds on. We are so lucky, here in Kent. No ‘weather events’, at least so far. Just grey skies with the odd blue day to let us know that there...
And so the winter grinds on. We are so lucky, here in Kent. No ‘weather events’, at least so far. Just grey skies with the odd blue day to let us know that there...
At last, after a wait of almost 6 months, we are about to move into our new house! (banging of drums, stage off) It is a nightmare purchasing a house here, but finally, we...
Fiery scarlet and orange berries are beginning to be visible through the leaves on the bushes lining the roads. The leaves on the chestnut trees are beginning to turn brown and there is a...
On the 30th May, the Daily Telegraph reported that the contents of a back-yard compost bin had burst into flames which quickly spread to the back of the house, doing considerable damage. Grass cuttings...
That pile at the end of the garden where you toss your organic rubbish and let it rot down, is an example of continuous composting. Here are some tips for making sure that all...
We recently visited a garden that is open to the public only twice a year. The owner kindly allows the public to invade his space for a small sum of money that is then...
So – why this web-site? Why compost? Well, this is my search for the most reliable and interesting information available about composting. A compost heap has been a part of any garden I have...