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Gardening trends for 2023 – experts make their predictions
2 years ago

Gardening trends for 2023 – experts make their predictions

The Independent  

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Pumpkins can be composted, donated to farms, fed to wildlife
2 years, 1 month ago

Pumpkins can be composted, donated to farms, fed to wildlife

Associated Press  

Hold off before throwing that porch pumpkin into the trash along with Halloween candy wrappers. Consider composting pumpkins in the garden, donating them to community gardens, farms or even a zoo, or simply leaving them as a snack for backyard wildlife. Gardeners can add pumpkins to the compost pile after removing any remaining seeds and being sure to cut off …

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Gardeners share their tips and tricks for composting at home
2 years, 4 months ago

Gardeners share their tips and tricks for composting at home

Salon  

Americans waste roughly 25% of the food we buy, and while there are many ways to reduce waste in your kitchen, you may have extra kitchen scraps, yard waste, or uncoated paper and cardboard. Make use of compost pickup services An outdoor compost bin may not be a feasible option for everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't compost your …

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Peat made up less than 30% of compost sold to gardeners in 2021 – report
2 years, 4 months ago

Peat made up less than 30% of compost sold to gardeners in 2021 – report

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some 1.02 million cubic metres of peat were sold in compost last year, compared with 1.31 million in 2019, …

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Worm composting is great for the planet and your garden. Here’s how to get started
2 years, 9 months ago

Worm composting is great for the planet and your garden. Here’s how to get started

LA Times  

To worm or not to worm? The bedding should be wet like a damp sponge but not dripping, said Chris Jung, who’s been growing and selling worms and castings from his backyard in Glendale for some 20 years. Learn the worm composting basics Craig said he won’t sell people worms until they can tell him they’ve set up their bins …

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Why is peat bad for the environment and what are the alternatives?
3 years, 4 months ago

Why is peat bad for the environment and what are the alternatives?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A recent study by Natural England concluded that their maintenance would be “crucial” to ensuring the country achieves its …

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Ban on sale of peat compost to gardeners should be brought forward, campaigners say
3 years, 7 months ago

Ban on sale of peat compost to gardeners should be brought forward, campaigners say

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A ban on the sale of peat compost to gardeners by 2024 is not ambitious …

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