Bokashi

Bokashi composting What is bokashi? Bokashi is a composting method that originated in Japan. It ferments food waste (to prevent it turning putrid) until it can be buried under soil or added to a compost bin to complete decomposition. Is bokashi for right me? Bokashi is the easiest compost method to learn because it can…

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Composting at Home

Composting at Home What is compost and what can it do? Compost is organic matter – anything that has lived before – decomposed, concentrated and stabilised by microorganisms and other critters into a stable form ready to be used by plants. It looks like crumbs of a rich chocolate cake and smells pleasantly earthy. In…

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How to chop’n’drop mulch

Preparing a veggie bed for planting Did you know your unwanted plants and pruning’s can be used as a mulch in your garden? Chop’n’drop mulch is one of the most simplest, cheapest and sustainable forms of mulch and in this My Smart Garden video Horticulturist Scott Hitchins show’s us how to chop’n’drop mulch in our…

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Waste

Home • Waste Waste Bokashi Bokashi composting What is bokashi? Bokashi is a composting method that originated in Japan. It ferments food waste (to prevent… Read More… Composting at Home Composting at Home What is compost and what can it do? Compost is organic matter – anything that has lived… Read More… How to chop’n’drop…

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