At the start of summer, the White House swore in more than 9,000 members of the inaugural class of the American Climate Corps. The corps members are now serving across the country stifling wildfires, helping farms adapt to climate change, installing solar panels, conserving the country’s wildlands and, of course, helping climate organizations create some “hip” Instagram content. “I’m like, …
TIME TO MAKE LEAF MOULD Many of us will be raking up leaves over the coming weeks. When converted to leafmould, they become useful as soil conditioners, mulches and ingredients for making potting compost. Nigel Colborn reveals how leaves can be used as a multi-purpose raw material this season To hasten decomposition, scatter fertiliser over the leaves each time you …
