Composting - helping you to Grow Your Own

Making and using compost is the cornerstone of organic gardening - if you want to 'Grow Your Own', there's no better place to start.

The finished product is rich, dark, crumbly and sweet-smelling. It is made of recycled garden and kitchen waste, and can also include paper products. It is used to feed and condition the soil and in making potting mixes. Around 40 per cent of the average dustbin contents are suitable for home composting so it helps cut down on landfill too.

Making compost is often considered to be complex but all you need to do is provide the right ingredients and let nature do the rest - however, a little know-how will help you make better compost, more efficiently.

Read on to find out:

• Where do I make my compost?
• What can I compost?
• How do I make my compost?
• Composting hints & tips
• Composting questions answered

If you are interested in finding out about our Master Composter scheme or how you can help promote composting in your community, visit our Master Composter page or our website at www.HomeComposting.org.uk