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Wood ash from your wood burner or fire is a valuable resource for your compost heap or bin when used in moderation. Wood...
17/10/2026

Wood ash from your wood burner or fire is a valuable resource for your compost heap or bin when used in moderation.
Wood ash is rich in essential minerals like potassium and calcium, which are beneficial for plants. When added in moderation, it can help balance the pH of your compost pile, especially if you've been adding a lot of acidic materials like fruit scraps.
Wood ash also has a natural odour-neutralizing effect. If your compost bin occasionally emits an unpleasant smell, a sprinkle of wood ash can help keep things fresh.
A word of caution: Use it in moderation! Too much wood ash can disrupt the balance of your compost, making it too alkaline and less conducive to decomposition. So, sprinkle it sparingly and mix it well with your compost materials.
Another word of caution: Do not compost coal ash as it contains impurities that can contaminate your compost as well as your soil.

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When you are cutting back plants and shrubs in your garden, chopping things up a bit before adding them to your compost ...
16/10/2026

When you are cutting back plants and shrubs in your garden, chopping things up a bit before adding them to your compost bin or heap will help speed up the composting process. Smaller materials will break down more quickly because there is more surface area for microbes and other composting creatures to access. This also means less bulky items to sieve out of your finished compost.

Keep following for more composting and food waste reduction tips from Garden Organic.

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Don’t forget next Wednesday 21st October at 7pm Garden Organic and the Composting in the Community Network are holding a...
15/10/2026

Don’t forget next Wednesday 21st October at 7pm Garden Organic and the Composting in the Community Network are holding a FREE Community Composting webinar. During this 1-hour talk, you will have the opportunity to find out all about setting up a successful community composting scheme. We will hear from new and established community composting projects and discover why and how they were set up and the successes and challenges that were experienced along the way. Register for free 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-set-up-a-community-composting-scheme-tickets-2000589729736

Garden Organic and the Composting in the Community Network are holding a FREE Community Composting webinar on Wednesday ...
12/10/2026

Garden Organic and the Composting in the Community Network are holding a FREE Community Composting webinar on Wednesday 21st October at 7pm at which you will have the opportunity to find out all about setting up a successful community composting scheme. We will hear from new and established community composting projects and discover why and how they were set up and the successes and challenges that were experienced along the way. Register for free 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-set-up-a-community-composting-scheme-tickets-2000589729736

Often leaves will fall directly onto your garden beds, but don't go to the bother of clearing them away - the best thing...
11/10/2026

Often leaves will fall directly onto your garden beds, but don't go to the bother of clearing them away - the best thing to do is just leave them there as they will act as a mulch and protect your bare soil over winter months. By the springtime, they will mostly have been broken down and incorporated into the soil. Don’t worry if there are fungi growing in the leaves; they won’t harm your plants. You can even rake additional leaves from the lawn and pathways onto your garden beds and if you have too many leaves, you can of course make leafmould.

Keep following for more composting and food waste reduction tips from Garden Organic.

For more on composting...
https://linktr.ee/gardenorganiccomposting

For more on food waste...
https://linktr.ee/gardenorganicfoodwaste

Don't be over zealous with cutting back in your garden if you are tidying up in the autumn. Seed heads like fennel will...
10/10/2026

Don't be over zealous with cutting back in your garden if you are tidying up in the autumn. Seed heads like fennel will provide food for birds and dry hollow stems can provide overwintering homes for beneficial insects. Leaving structural plants with seed heads can also provide some winter interest for your garden and they look beautiful on a frosty morning.


Keep following for more composting and food waste reduction tips from Garden Organic.

For more on composting...
https://linktr.ee/gardenorganiccomposting

For more on food waste...
https://linktr.ee/gardenorganicfoodwaste

Are you a keen composter and would you like to inspire others to start composting at home? We're looking for new Master ...
05/10/2026

Are you a keen composter and would you like to inspire others to start composting at home? We're looking for new Master Composter volunteers to help promote the many benefits of composting throughout Cumbria. Volunteer with us and you will receive free training & ongoing support as well as Garden Organic membership.
Apply today to secure your place on our next training day this Friday 9th October at Cumbria Wildlife Trust's Gosling S**e near Carlisle 👇
https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/what-we-do/supporting-volunteers/master-composters/cumbria-master-composters
We have just a few spaces left so email today for more info [email protected]

If you are chopping down and cutting back plants in your garden at the end of the season and have too much material for ...
03/10/2026

If you are chopping down and cutting back plants in your garden at the end of the season and have too much material for the compost bin, pile up excess material or store it in sacks or bags temporarily. As the bin’s contents subside, top up with your stored material.

For more on composting...
https://linktr.ee/gardenorganiccomposting

For more on food waste...
https://linktr.ee/gardenorganicfoodwaste

This autumn, why not save seeds from your garden produce to create a sustainable cycle of growth? Saving seed from your...
02/10/2026

This autumn, why not save seeds from your garden produce to create a sustainable cycle of growth? Saving seed from your home grown fruit, vegetables and flowers is the best way to propagate your garden – and the cheapest! But it's also a way of protecting our heritage plants. Find out more about seed saving the organic way...

https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/expert-advice/garden-management/seed-saving

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