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May Fruit and Veg Growing Tips
Harden off and Plant out Seedlings Move seedlings outside during the day and back inside at night. If in cold frames or cloches, open in the day and close at night. Plant out only when there is no longer any danger of frost’ Water Seeds and Seedlings Water regularly; all growing plants need to be […]
COMPOSTING PART 1: Home Composting
Why should we compost? Everyone that has a garden should consider composting. Up to 50% of house hold waste can be composted which is highly beneficial. Every item of organic material you compost means less rubbish going to land fill. Some organic material will decompose in land fills but others will not, forming a liquid […]
COMPOSTING PART 2: More Information on Composting
How to make compost Making compost from garden and household waste is one of the best things any gardener can do. It’s easy and costs very little in time or effort. Making compost will help you reduce pollution – cut down that landfill! Your plants will grow healthier and look happier for it. It will […]
COMPOSTING PART 3: Composting Questions Answered
What is garden compost? Compost looks like rich, dark soil. It is made of recycled kitchen and garden waste. It is used to feed and condition the soil and in making potting mixes. Is it the same as multipurpose compost? No. Sowing, potting and multipurpose composts that you buy in garden centres are mixtures of […]
Lansdown Community Composting Club
Lansdown Community Composting Club is the first such site in Gloucestershire. It is a local group formed to promote the management of garden waste in an efficient, sustainable and eco-friendly way. It is located within the grounds of Well Close House, Lansdown Parade. Membership of the club is £15/year/household. Membership automatically enrols you has a […]