There are, says Charles Dowding, several myths about garden composting that need debunking. "A lot of people are under the impression that you can't put weeds on a compost heap full stop. That's ...

First frosts are approaching | Here are ideas for being ready || Charles Dowding Autumn has a few boundary points between summer lingering and winter approaching. Before frost arrives, there are ...

You can make great compost. See three sizes and types of bins or bays, with and without a roof. The smallest of these three does not get hot, rarely above 40C 104F, but still makes nice compost. 00:00 ...

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