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  2. shiney
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    Instructions On Composting..

    Thought it might be time to turn our minds to composting; to turn over this thread for those who have not thought about the process before and, perhaps, provide a 'spark' of inspiration to...
    Thought it might be time to turn our minds to composting; to turn over this thread for those who have not thought about the process before and, perhaps, provide a 'spark' of inspiration to somebody looking for a purpose in life! This from the USA, but could be anywhere- but possibly not in my...
    Thought it might be time to turn our minds to composting; to turn over this thread for those who have not thought about the process before and, perhaps, provide a 'spark' of inspiration to somebody looking for a purpose in life! This from the...
    Thought it might be time to turn our minds to composting; to turn over this thread for those who have not thought about the process before and, perhaps, provide a 'spark' of inspiration to...
    shiney, Jun 27, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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  3. Steve R
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    Hot Composting - The Berkeley Method

    Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little...
    Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little tricks.
    Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little tricks.
    Yeah I think the same doubt anything could keep the little rascals out hahahaha. I really appreciate you're views, it's great to be open to so much more knowledge, skills, experience and little...
    Steve R, Nov 30, 2018
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    Matta513
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  4. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2026

    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options left are online.
    For gardeners in Hampshire: where do you get peat based substrates/composts? Garden centres around Portsmouth appear to go with peat-free composts. My nearest Poundland closed. The only options...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2026
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    Alisa
    Jan 15, 2026
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  6. ARMANDII

    COMPOST REVIEW 2013

    :blue thumb: :blue thumb: :blue thumb:
    :blue thumb: :blue thumb: :blue thumb:
    :blue thumb: :blue thumb: :blue thumb:
    :blue thumb: :blue thumb: :blue thumb:
    ARMANDII, Feb 6, 2013 ... 17 18 19
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    shiney
    Sep 10, 2013
  7. Fat Controller

    Mixing sharp sand into compost?

    "without any additives" I suggestion using "Horticultural soap" which is more suitable for use on plants. However ... it ain't "cheap" :(
    "without any additives" I suggestion using "Horticultural soap" which is more suitable for use on plants. However ... it ain't "cheap" :(
    "without any additives" I suggestion using "Horticultural soap" which is more suitable for use on plants. However ... it ain't "cheap" :(
    "without any additives" I suggestion using "Horticultural soap" which is more suitable for use on plants. However ... it ain't "cheap" :(
    Fat Controller, Sep 17, 2012 ... 2
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    Kristen
    Sep 19, 2012
  8. Louise

    What needs manure?

    Thanks from me too.
    Thanks from me too.
    Thanks from me too.
    Thanks from me too.
    Louise, Feb 4, 2010
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    Louise
    Feb 6, 2010
  9. Marley Farley

    Best supplier of Compost 2015/2016

    I'm still using Wickes own brand. It's not too bad this season :blue thumb: I've just collected my latest batch and that makes us having bought over 5,000 litres this year :hate-shocked:. Some of the cost has been...
    I'm still using Wickes own brand. It's not too bad this season :blue thumb: I've just collected my latest batch and that makes us having bought over 5,000 litres this year :hate-shocked:. Some of the cost has been recouped from the sale of plants :blue thumb:
    I'm still using Wickes own brand. It's not too bad this season :blue thumb: I've just collected my latest batch and that makes us having bought over 5,000 litres this year :hate-shocked:. Some of the cost has been recouped from the sale of plants :blue thumb:
    I'm still using Wickes own brand. It's not too bad this season :blue thumb: I've just collected my latest batch and that makes us having bought over 5,000 litres this year :hate-shocked:. Some of the cost has been...
    Marley Farley, Jan 4, 2014 ... 6 7 8
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    shiney
    Jul 13, 2015
  10. wiseowl
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    Best Supplier Of Compost 2023

    Link to new threadBest supplier of compost 2024
    Link to new threadBest supplier of compost 2024
    Link to new threadBest supplier of compost 2024
    Link to new threadBest supplier of compost 2024
    wiseowl, Jan 1, 2023 ... 20 21 22
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    shiney
    Jan 1, 2024
  11. ARMANDII

    BEST SUPPLIER OF COMPOST 2018

    Well, up to 3" inches should be fine.:dunno: Getting more life into a border will not be solved instantly with a heavy dose of compost although it is a step forward. I add used compost on the borders...
    Well, up to 3" inches should be fine.:dunno: Getting more life into a border will not be solved instantly with a heavy dose of compost although it is a step forward. I add used compost on the borders every year and it take time for it to work it's way down into the soil even with digging. Nature...
    Well, up to 3" inches should be fine.:dunno: Getting more life into a border will not be solved instantly with a heavy dose of compost although it is a step forward. I add used compost on the borders every year and it take time for it to work it's...
    Well, up to 3" inches should be fine.:dunno: Getting more life into a border will not be solved instantly with a heavy dose of compost although it is a step forward. I add used compost on the borders...
    ARMANDII, Jan 1, 2018 ... 9 10 11
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    ARMANDII
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  12. alana

    Ants in the Compost

    I'm not messing with them, i've seen the filum :yikes:
    I'm not messing with them, i've seen the filum :yikes:
    I'm not messing with them, i've seen the filum :yikes:
    I'm not messing with them, i've seen the filum :yikes:
    alana, Apr 14, 2011 ... 2
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    Phil A
    Sep 6, 2013
  13. JWK
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    Best supplier of compost 2024

    The Irish compost manufacturers would of believed it would of been unlawful to sell compost containing peat from 2025 when the peat ban was supposed to come into force. Now they know they can...
    The Irish compost manufacturers would of believed it would of been unlawful to sell compost containing peat from 2025 when the peat ban was supposed to come into force. Now they know they can carry on selling 100% peat based compost to the retail sector in England regardless of any impending...
    The Irish compost manufacturers would of believed it would of been unlawful to sell compost containing peat from 2025 when the peat ban was supposed to come into force. Now they know they can carry on selling 100% peat based compost to the retail...
    The Irish compost manufacturers would of believed it would of been unlawful to sell compost containing peat from 2025 when the peat ban was supposed to come into force. Now they know they can...
    JWK, Jan 1, 2024 ... 13 14 15
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    gks
    Dec 23, 2024
  14. shiney
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    Best Supplier Of Compost 2021

    2022 thread : Best Supplier Of Compost 2022
    2022 thread : Best Supplier Of Compost 2022
    2022 thread : Best Supplier Of Compost 2022
    2022 thread : Best Supplier Of Compost 2022
    shiney, Jan 11, 2021 ... 14 15 16
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    JWK
    Jan 1, 2022
  15. Hannah's Rose Garden

    has anyone used strulch?

    Ha ha yes 3 of them sneaked into my coop while I was having my lunch and I'd left the back door open............cheeky girls
    Ha ha yes 3 of them sneaked into my coop while I was having my lunch and I'd left the back door open............cheeky girls
    Ha ha yes 3 of them sneaked into my coop while I was having my lunch and I'd left the back door open............cheeky girls
    Ha ha yes 3 of them sneaked into my coop while I was having my lunch and I'd left the back door open............cheeky girls
    Hannah's Rose Garden, Nov 17, 2012 ... 2
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    Lottie-ment
    Dec 20, 2012
  16. OxfordNick

    Compost for potting on Palms

    ... and here is another article about using the worm castings with rockdust in pots: snip: Compost / Growing media applications Always use Angus VermiCompost with Revive Volcanic Minerals...
    ... and here is another article about using the worm castings with rockdust in pots: snip: Compost / Growing media applications Always use Angus VermiCompost with Revive Volcanic Minerals in non-soil based growing media [commonly, but not always accurately, referred to as compost]. For...
    ... and here is another article about using the worm castings with rockdust in pots: snip: Compost / Growing media applications Always use Angus VermiCompost with Revive Volcanic Minerals in non-soil based growing media [commonly, but not...
    ... and here is another article about using the worm castings with rockdust in pots: snip: Compost / Growing media applications Always use Angus VermiCompost with Revive Volcanic Minerals...
    OxfordNick, Mar 30, 2012 ... 2
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    *dim*
    Apr 7, 2012
  17. Poolcue

    Potatoes and chicken manure pellets

    Its an organic product specific for spuds, I've had good success with it over the years.I thought spuds needed high K fertiliser? For example, lots of folk line potato planting trenches with...
    Its an organic product specific for spuds, I've had good success with it over the years.I thought spuds needed high K fertiliser? For example, lots of folk line potato planting trenches with Comfrey leaves, also high in Potash ...
    Its an organic product specific for spuds, I've had good success with it over the years.I thought spuds needed high K fertiliser? For example, lots of folk line potato planting trenches with Comfrey leaves, also high in Potash ...
    Its an organic product specific for spuds, I've had good success with it over the years.I thought spuds needed high K fertiliser? For example, lots of folk line potato planting trenches with...
    Poolcue, Mar 15, 2011
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    Kristen
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  18. HBK

    Why must cutting compost be used?

    I bought some cutting compost once and only once. It seemed to me to be grittier and more finely sieved than multi purpose and a good deal more expensive.Never bought any since, i always use...
    I bought some cutting compost once and only once. It seemed to me to be grittier and more finely sieved than multi purpose and a good deal more expensive.Never bought any since, i always use multi purpose these days and it seems to work fine for me.
    I bought some cutting compost once and only once. It seemed to me to be grittier and more finely sieved than multi purpose and a good deal more expensive.Never bought any since, i always use multi purpose these days and it seems to work fine...
    I bought some cutting compost once and only once. It seemed to me to be grittier and more finely sieved than multi purpose and a good deal more expensive.Never bought any since, i always use...
    HBK, Dec 2, 2010
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    Musa Monkey
    Jan 30, 2011
  19. rustyroots

    Aldi compost.

    B n Q , Jack , B n Q :dbgrtmb:
    B n Q , Jack , B n Q :dbgrtmb:
    B n Q , Jack , B n Q :dbgrtmb:
    B n Q , Jack , B n Q :dbgrtmb:
    rustyroots, May 10, 2012
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    HarryS
    May 12, 2012
  20. clueless1

    My compost bin is full - What now?

    A small dust bin would be ideal Kirsten and on my list.
    A small dust bin would be ideal Kirsten and on my list.
    A small dust bin would be ideal Kirsten and on my list.
    A small dust bin would be ideal Kirsten and on my list.
    clueless1, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2
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    hans
    Feb 22, 2013
  21. JWK
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    Best Supplier Of Compost 2022

    Looks good :blue thumb:
    Looks good :blue thumb:
    Looks good :blue thumb:
    Looks good :blue thumb:
    JWK, Jan 1, 2022 ... 8 9 10
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    shiney
    Nov 12, 2022
  22. blacksmith

    Rock Dust

    That is pretty much what I had in mind. Although it would also mean having the same plants in both areas, which could be difficult as I have several micro-climates and slightly different soil...
    That is pretty much what I had in mind. Although it would also mean having the same plants in both areas, which could be difficult as I have several micro-climates and slightly different soil conditions in my garden.I expect that if I used just 1 bed or border and divided it there would be...
    That is pretty much what I had in mind. Although it would also mean having the same plants in both areas, which could be difficult as I have several micro-climates and slightly different soil conditions in my garden.I expect that if I used...
    That is pretty much what I had in mind. Although it would also mean having the same plants in both areas, which could be difficult as I have several micro-climates and slightly different soil...
    blacksmith, Aug 28, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    Hairy Gardener
    Aug 27, 2013
  23. dan_uk_1984

    Can Bark Be Composted?

    You have just reminded me that some time ago I went with a friend to a saw mill to get some bark chippings. They were charging 50p per container of any size!All the bark had been removed from...
    You have just reminded me that some time ago I went with a friend to a saw mill to get some bark chippings. They were charging 50p per container of any size!All the bark had been removed from the trees and put into a massive pile 100 feet long and 20 feet high. You could hardly see the pile...
    You have just reminded me that some time ago I went with a friend to a saw mill to get some bark chippings. They were charging 50p per container of any size!All the bark had been removed from the trees and put into a massive pile 100 feet...
    You have just reminded me that some time ago I went with a friend to a saw mill to get some bark chippings. They were charging 50p per container of any size!All the bark had been removed from...
    dan_uk_1984, Jul 8, 2010
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    PeterS
    Oct 21, 2010
  24. WillieBee

    Can you put a pile of old apples on a compost heap

    I'd leave where they are for the local wildlife, they need all the help they can get.
    I'd leave where they are for the local wildlife, they need all the help they can get.
    I'd leave where they are for the local wildlife, they need all the help they can get.
    I'd leave where they are for the local wildlife, they need all the help they can get.
    WillieBee, Sep 23, 2013 ... 2
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    nFrost
    Dec 18, 2013
  25. JWK
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    Wickes Multi-Purpose vs Westland John Innes

    Mrs Plant Potty is very understanding :)
    Mrs Plant Potty is very understanding :)
    Mrs Plant Potty is very understanding :)
    Mrs Plant Potty is very understanding :)
    JWK, Mar 11, 2012 ... 2
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    JWK
    Mar 13, 2012
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