| When l say, I have worms!! It is usually met with disdain or a bizarre look of curiosity, yet it’s a status thing in the world of compost! I have worms. I have long, short, fat, and skinny worms. Composting is a dirty business; you work with end products, slimy worms, waste, dirt, and kitchen scraps. Yet the finished products, such as your compost, are like gold—often gardeners refer to them as “Brown Gold!” Why compost?? There are many excellent reasons for you wishing and wanting to compost. Saving money is one of the first things you should do, especially as a gardener. Improving your soil with compost and reducing your environmental impact is another. You are doing your bit with conservation and the environment by becoming eco-friendly and an urban eco-warrior! |
| You will improve your soil! Compost is not just waste, it’s an organic return. You’ve worked the magic with your organic rubbish heap, nurturing an end product that will significantly boost the fertility of your grounds. This is a testament to your commitment to sustainable gardening and will yield you a much higher return in your garden, a result you can be proud of. Organic compost is a slow-releasing agent and will not burn your plants, vegetables and flowers like many chemical fertilisers and composts. By choosing organic compost, you’re actively reducing your environmental impact. This is not just about improving your garden, it’s about taking responsibility for the planet we all share. Your actions are making a difference. Instead of chemical fertilisers, you only use organically grown mixtures from your waste. You do not have to use your transport to run to the town’s garbage dumps, releasing even more CO2 or carbon dioxides into the air. By creating an environmentally friendly product from your waste, you’re playing a crucial role in a sustainable cycle. Your contribution is significant and impactful, and it’s making a difference in the health of your garden and the planet. |
| 10 FACTS!! Composting reduces landfill waste. Composting reduces dependency on fossil fuels. Composting is superb for your soils. Composting is a versatile solution that can handle virtually anything – plant waste, organic waste, kitchen waste, human waste, and other products. Composting is a transformative process that turns waste products into valuable resources, often referred to as ‘black gold ‘. Composting helps to cultivate your plants. Composting is fun. Composting is a straightforward and manageable process, often described as ‘easy peasy ‘. Composting is inexpensive. Composting is healthy for you and your garden. |
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