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If you’re new to composting it can be difficult to know which bin (or system, if you like to think in systems rather than bins)…

If your compost bin has cooled down, there are several steps you can take to help raise the temperature by making conditions in the bin…

Composting is a fantastic opportunity for communities to get together to create a greener environment. Nowhere is this more valuable than in schools, where children…

  As the temperature outside plummets so the compost in your bin might cool down, but by maintaining good composting techniques you can keep your…

If you’re tired of taking bags of autumn leaves to the tip or paying the council to take them away, why not turn them into…

‘I don’t garden so why should I compost?’ This was what a friend said to me recently. Where to start to answer this question? Composting…

 Many beginners ask this question when they start out composting. The terms Browns and Greens can be a useful description for the carbon-rich and nitrogen-rich…

Hot composting is a way of composting that uses various techniques to achieve higher temperatures than the traditional method of composting. As a result, you…

Composting is the best way to deal with organic waste. Our simple guide is aimed at beginners of all ages who want to learn more about…

Some of our customers claim the Green Johanna is rat-proof as they have never had any problems with these unwelcome visitors. That is the experience…

There can’t be anywhere on earth putting Green Johannas to better use than the townships of South Africa. The food waste composters are a vital…

Fruit flies are a common nuisance in the UK, affecting more than 60% of households.     They’re most common in summer and autumn because…