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Composting Part Two

 
 
Things that can go in compost:
 

Urine: dilute it with water first.

 

Chicken manure: ideally from organically reared chickens.

 

Comfrey: rich in many nutrients, especially potash, but contains almost no fibre.

 

Lawn clippings: but mix them with dry material first, such as damp straw, weeds or leaves, as grass clippings can be too soggy on their own.

 

Kitchen waste: including [...]

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How To Compost

Nothing excites a green gardener more than composting. It is the ultimate form of recycling, turning household waste such as old newspapers and vegetable peelings into valuable organic matter that will reinvigorate the soil and in turn aid the cultivation of plants. And, if you grow your own fruit or vegetables using this compost, then [...]

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