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If nothing is happening in your compost pile and the materials are not breaking down, this is a good indication that you...
22/08/2026

If nothing is happening in your compost pile and the materials are not breaking down, this is a good indication that your compost is too dry and you don't have enough nitrogen rich 'green' materials in the mix. Try adding some fresh grass cuttings or some fruit and veg scraps from the kitchen and mix them in well to get the composting process going again. Comfrey leaves are also an excellent compost activator.

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

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If you have an unpleasant smelling compost bin, this is probably because it has become anaerobic due to putting too many...
21/08/2026

If you have an unpleasant smelling compost bin, this is probably because it has become anaerobic due to putting too many nitrogen rich 'greens' in and not enough carbon rich 'browns' and it does not have enough air. you can fix it by adding lots of 'browns' like dead or woody plant material, cardboard, shredded paper or sawdust and don't forget to mix it really well.

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

For more on composting...
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For more on food waste...
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The Cumbria Master Composters will be providing composting information and advice at the Millomand Broughton Agricultura...
20/08/2026

The Cumbria Master Composters will be providing composting information and advice at the Millomand Broughton AgriculturalShow on Saturday 29th August. Come and find us in sustainable/education marquee. And don't forget that the Master Composters are also judging the compost classes 'H59 garden compost' and 'H60 potting compost'. Bring your entries to the Horticultural Tent by 9.30am on show day.
All classes/exhibits are free to enter however, Show ground tickets are required and can be purchased at the cheaper (early bird) rate prior to show day at the link below 👇
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/112553

The Cumbria Master Composters will be at the Broughton AgriculturalShow on Saturday 29th August to answer all of your c...
17/08/2026

The Cumbria Master Composters will be at the Broughton AgriculturalShow on Saturday 29th August to answer all of your composting questions. Come and find us in sustainable/education marquee. The Master Composters will also be judging the compost categories 'H59 garden compost' and 'H60 potting compost'. Please bring your entries to the Horticultural Tent by 9.30am on show day.
All classes/exhibits are free to enter however, Show ground tickets are required and can be purchased at the cheaper (early bird) rate prior to show day at the link below 👇
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/112553

The ambient temperature can affect your compost bin so you might need to take this into consideration during particularl...
15/08/2026

The ambient temperature can affect your compost bin so you might need to take this into consideration during particularly hot, dry spells. During warm weather the composting process will speed up and you will likely find the contents of your bin will break down very quickly. However, if it is very hot and dry it may quickly dry out if it is sat in the hot sun especially if you have an open heap or your compost bin does not have a lid on it. A shady spot is ideal for your compost bin during hot weather and if you find things are too dry and the process starts to slow, add more nitrogen rich 'green' materials or add some water during particularly hot dry spells. Don't forget to cover your heap or put a lid on your compost bin to help retain moisture.

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

Your compost bin lid maintains the moisture levels of your compost by stopping the sun and wind from drying it out and a...
14/08/2026

Your compost bin lid maintains the moisture levels of your compost by stopping the sun and wind from drying it out and also preventing the rain from getting in and making it too wet. If you have a homemade bin or a compost heap you could cover it with a piece of old 100% wool carpet or rug which will also help insulate its contents, however don't use synthetic carpets as they disintegrate over time and contaminate your compost.

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

The Cumbria Master Composters will be judging the compost classes 'H59 garden compost' and 'H60 potting compost' at the ...
13/08/2026

The Cumbria Master Composters will be judging the compost classes 'H59 garden compost' and 'H60 potting compost' at the Millomand Broughton AgriculturalShow on Saturday 29th August. Please bring your entries to the Horticultural Tent by 9.30am.
All classes/exhibits are free to enter however, show ground tickets are required and can be purchased at the cheaper (early bird) rate prior to show day at the link below 👇
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/112553
Our friendly volunteers will also be on hand in the sustainable/education marquee for the rest of the day to provide composting information and advice.

The 'big heap' is ready for you. Come and collect your free garden waste compost from Alpacaly Community Garden on the s...
12/08/2026

The 'big heap' is ready for you. Come and collect your free garden waste compost from Alpacaly Community Garden on the site of just off the A66 between Penrith and Keswick. Please bring spades and your own bags. Maximum of 3 bags per person. We're here until 2pm today and our knowledgeable Master Composters will be providing compost information and advice as an added bonus 🙂🪱🤎🪴

Come along to the Big Heap FREE compost giveaway this Wednesday 12th August between 10am and 2pm. Bring your own spade a...
09/08/2026

Come along to the Big Heap FREE compost giveaway this Wednesday 12th August between 10am and 2pm. Bring your own spade and bags to collect up to 3 bags per person. The 'big heap' of compost will be available to collect next to the Alpacaly Community Garden at Basecamp North Lakes and why not have a chat to the Master Composter volunteers while you are there who will be able to answer all your home composting questions.

The Swedish-designed Green Johanna is a more expensive choice at about £130, but a popular option due to it reaching hig...
08/08/2026

The Swedish-designed Green Johanna is a more expensive choice at about £130, but a popular option due to it reaching higher composting temperatures and being a completely sealed bin, apart from the tiny air holes around the bottom of the sides and in the base itself, meaning you can add cooked food waste along with your garden waste as it gives greater protection from rats, but allow the important composting creatures like worms to get inside.

The higher temperatures mean that a well-managed Green Johanna can produce compost in about four to six months.

For more on composting...
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For more on food waste...
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