Category Archives: dirty fun

Happy Plague :) Planting in April 2020

Posted on April 5, 2020 by compostcorner

As this isolation thing unfolds, I have never felt less isolated in my life. Every day of ‘lockdown’ uncovers more community connections and deepens family relationships. There is so much meaningful work to do that it hasn’t had a chance … Continue reading →

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June Garden Guide

Posted on June 10, 2018 by compostcorner

In this edition… Welcome to winter Soil reconditioning We’re all going a bit weed-mad Chooks & Compost June veg planting

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Kick-start your kitchen garden in May

Posted on May 11, 2016 by compostcorner
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Small and Slow Solutions

Posted on May 29, 2015 by compostcorner

This will be a small post. Let’s face it, it’s not the most sexy of David Holmgren’s 12 permaculture design principles – the humble snail representing “use small and slow solutions”. It’s surprisingly powerful though, because it can enable us … Continue reading →

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Composting tips – and workshop on Wed March 18

Posted on March 5, 2015 by compostcorner

  “Old gardeners never die; they just very slowly turn into the most magnificent compost. But what a marvellous, active brew it is!” – Peter Cundall Different composting methods break down the material in different ways, using different helpers – so … Continue reading →

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