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    A beginner’s guide to composting

    Jul 14, 2019 4 minutes
    Text by Carol Bucknell.

    If you fancy yourself as a vege gardener, or any type of gardener for that matter, composting should be one of your priorities. Some say composting is a gardener’s most important job; it’s definitely one of the best things you can do for the planet. There are many different methods for, and theories about, composting, which can make it seem very complex, especially to newbie gardeners. So we’ve come up with a beginner’s guide to this age-old and very satisfying process.

    Why compost?

    Compost is a natural way to recycle garden and kitchen waste and keep it out of the landfill.

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