ABOUT “COMPOST”
Etymologically, the word is derived from the French compot, a mixture or composition. As a verb, there are a variety …
Category: fertility
LEAF MOULD – WHY AND HOW…
WHY LEAFMOULD ? Trees are nature’s soil builders. The floor of forests and deciduous woodland is often referred to as …
FERTILITY
In practical terms fertility is composed of Bulky Organic Matter (BOM) and Concentrates. You can think of concentrates as 2 …
GREEN MANURES
Green manuring has many positive effects upon the soil and upon subsequent crops. It has been employed in traditional agriculture …
ORGANIC MATTER RECYCLING REPORT
The following report was submitted to Sheffield Council’s Recycling Officer, Stuart Hodgkin, in 1991. Much of it is still relevant …
